Russell James “Jimmy”Baxter, Jr.

"Sending condolences to Jimmy “Dumbo” and his family."

"So very sorry Rusty."

"Rusty, I will sure miss seeing your dad at the post office every week. He always drove his little truck with the boat in the back and wore his camo clothes. It was so great to see him because it sent me go back in time when he and my dad (Paul Wallick) would get together and go duckhunting. What wonderful memories! So sorry for your loss!"

"On behalf of the MHS class of 1954, I send my sympathy to Jimmy's family."

"We appreciate the time Jimmy spent with the youth of Drew County, especially in baseball and golf. May God comfort and bless his family and loved ones."

"Andy and Rusty: We are saddened to hear of the loss of your father. May you find comfort in good memories. He spoke of his sons and talked about how proud he was of you. Your dad was a selfless person that gave freely of his time to help fellow golfers. He was a great golf teacher and could have been a Master Golf Instructor, but he enjoyed keeping things simple. Jimmy leaves his legacy with many golfers. He will be fondly remembered as a golf buddy, a golf instructor, and a friend to many. I am grateful I had the chance to know him. He will be missed."

"May you Rest In Peace Jimmy Baxter. My deepest sympathies to Andy, Rusty, and the Family."

"We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy's death. He definitely was one in a million and will be greatly missed."

"So sad to hear of Jimmy’s passing! Know that the Baxter family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Jimmy was a good man!

Eugene and Laura"

"Condolences and prayers for comfort for your family. He will be missed by all who knew him."

"Rusty sorry to hear your dad passed away. I really enjoyed playing in a band with him for several years he was a hoot. He was a unique man and will be missed around Monticello by many"

"Andy and Rusty, I am so sorry to hear this. Your Dad as well your Mother bother were very special in my life, and they are and were very special people and I know in my heart they are in the presence of the LORD and I will see them on the other side as well you and all who loved them. They made major differences in others lives and were simple loving people and that's what the world needs, kind hearted and faithful people. Your dad was like a dad to me, and I again express all my compassion towards you all. Jason M Perry"

"A lost treasure of a person, a non-conformist, a person I never heard say anything negative about others, a free-thinker, and i wished their were more men (true real men) like this man. I remember the most exciting times when a young boy, stopping by The Drake Master's House after school on cold winter days, and waking him up to hear about the adventures in the cutt-off-creek WMA and he would pull the map out and with real authentic excitement and point to where the ducks were using the area, in spring it was crappy fishing time, and Golf. I will see you on the other side my good friend and will shake your hand telling you thank you and we will recount all those great times. This man was one of the most authentic people I ever met as well by default of that he was just himself, not more not less, he was natural and by default of being authentic he could be real with people unashamed and because of that he "I can truly say was a real friend" he never had a competition within him to outdo anyone. He always rejoiced in a good wingshot, and good golf shot. Jason M Perry"

"A true friend since age 13, Jimmy taught me how to play golf, and the ways of nature and will be greatly missed, he was one of my best friends and was the a joy to be around. Jason M Perry"

"Andy and Rusty, I am sorry about the death of your dad. I am praying for comfort and peace for you and your families at this sad time. I enjoyed working with Jimmy at the Southeast Arkansas Educational Co-op. He was so comical and always doing something to make us all laugh -- like riding a flat cart with wheels like a skate board in the hall of the old dorm where the Co-op was housed then. I remember meeting him coming out of the office on pay day waving his check in the air and singing, "I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!" Not only did he have a great personality, but he was also a very intelligent person. This Monticello icon will be missed.
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"sry to hear this,,he was a great person"

"I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. What a great friend to all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in your loss and cherish the wonderful memories.


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