Visitation: none
Services: none
Rick Baxter
"So much time, good and bad, but I have had a full life and enjoyed every
bit of it."
Richard Lee "Rick" Baxter, 67, of Warren County, VA, formerly of
Newburgh, died on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center.
Rick was born December 11, 1944 in Evansville, IN to Paul Erl Baxter and
Anne Belinski Baxter. He was raised in Newburgh, IN and graduated with
the Castle High School Class of 1962. -
In 1965, Rick moved to Houston, TX where he would marry, raise two sons,
and graduate with a bachelor's degree in materials management from the
University of Houston. He spent his professional career with Dresser
Industries, TRW and Quest.
Since 1991, Rick made his home in Front Royal, Virginia.
Surviving are his son Richard Baxter, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX; his son Ralph
Baxter and daughter-in¬law Melodie Avenius Baxter of Leesburg, VA; his
former wife Mary lochetz Baxter of Bedford, TX; his sister Frances Ann Lee
of Houston, TX; and his grandchildren Chad Baxter and Kailey Baxter. He
was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William E. Baxter.
Rick will be buried near his parents at Forest Park Westheimer in Houston,
TX on May19.
Memorial contribution may be made to Sons of the American Legion,
Kapperman Post 44, PO Box 194, Newburgh, Indiana 47629.
Condolences may be made @titzerfuneralhomes.com.