Thomas "Tommy" David Baxter Jr.
October 2, 1930 - February 8, 2021
Thomas (Tommy) David Baxter, Jr., age 90, of Leeds, entered the presence of Jesus, Monday, February 8, 2021. Tommy was born October 2, 1930 and was a native of Birmingham, graduating from Ensley High School. He was a proud veteran, joining the NAVY in 1950 and served aboard ship during the Korean War, being honorably discharged in 1954. He retired from Chicago Bridge & Iron Company and Adventure Travel. He was a faithful member of Northpark Baptist Church (formerly Roebuck Park), for over 65 years. Tommy is preceded in death by his son, David “Wayne”; parents, Thomas, Sr. and Emma; and six sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, JoAnn; son, Danny (Cindy), of Mobile; daughter in law, Debbie (Bob) Baxter Lowe; grandchildren, Justin Baxter of Auburn, Brittney (Clint) Baxter-Horne of Jacksonville, FL; Bradey Baxter of Tampa, FL; great-grandchildren, Hadley and Maverick Horne, and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 13th at Northpark Baptist Church, Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville, Dr. Bill Wilkes, officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00pm with service immediately following at 2:00pm. The family would like to thank SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice and the wonderful ladies of God’s Sitting Partners for their compassionate love and care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gideon’s International, Northpark Serving You Ministries, or a charity of your choice.
Thomas (Tommy) David Baxter, Jr., age 90, of Leeds, entered the presence of Jesus, Monday, February 8, 2021. Tommy was born October 2, 1930 and was a native of Birmingham, graduating from Ensley High School. He was a proud veteran, joining the... View Obituary & Service Information