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Charles Thomas "Tommy" Baxter,

Charles Thomas "Tommy" Baxter, age 73, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on October 3, 1942 to Wilma Wright Baxter and Thomas Quay Baxter, who was killed in WWII. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Grigg; Step father, Carl Grigg; and brother, Carl Grigg, Jr. Tommy operated Carl Grigg Electric Company until he retired. His two sons and grandson continue to operate the family business.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Julia Toney Baxter; his daughter; Jennifer Baxter Boling and husband, Jason of Smyrna TN; two sons, Tommy Baxter Jr. and wife Lisa of Fallston; and Vincent Baxter and wife Sherry of Lawndale; his beloved seven grandchildren, Sydney Roosa Tillman (Zachary); Raina Boling of TN; Haley Baxter Devoe (Matt); Austin Baxter (Whitney), Jonathan Baxter; Ann Marie Baxter; Madelyn Baxter; and the love of his life, great grandson, Hunter Baxter; a sister, Diane Baxter Brogden and husband Harry of Lincolnton; and many nieces and nephews.

Tommy was an avid, fisherman, loved Nascar and the Everglades in Florida and was well known for his Bar-B-Que that he cooked for his friends for many years.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memorials can be made to: Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Baxter.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com


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