Henry Baxter

Mr. Henry Alex Baxter, 91 of Bennett, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Asheboro. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 8, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Bennett Baptist Church in Bennett, with Rev. Tim Strider and Rev. Edwin Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Baxter was a native of Chatham County, son of the late Huey Alexander Baxter, and Gladys Kyle Smith Baxter. Henry served in the US Navy in World War II. He owned and operated Baxter Service Station in Bennett for over 50 years. He served on the founding board of the Bennett Fire Dept., Bennett water line, as well as building the Bennett Speedway. He loved to deer hunt, fish, watch baseball, and bush hog with his tractor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Colleen Moore Baxter, son-in-law Mike Fields, and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Baxter leaves two loving daughters; Karen B. Fields of Bennett, Sherree B. Menius and husband Ed of Asheboro, Grandchildren; Chad Fields and wife Lauren of Cary, Chuck Fields and wife Ashlea of Raleigh, Carmen Fields of Vienna, Va.; Step-Grandchildren; Katie Lagos and husband Will of Richmond, Va., Elizabeth Wilson and husband Tim of Fuquay-Varina; Great-grandchildren; Tyler, Claire, & Brady Fields of Cary, Brooke & Caleb Fields of Raleigh, William, Sam, & Annalise Lagos of Richmond, Va., and his special companions, Grand dogs, Zack and Zoie.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening, November 7, 2013, from 6-8 pm at Joyce-Brady Chapel, 3833 Chatham St., Bennett, NC 27208, and other times, at the home of his daughter Karen Fields in Bennett. You may offer online condolences at www.joycebradychapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bennett Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 91, Bennett, NC 27208.
Arrangements are entrusted to Joyce-Brady Chapel.