Mr. Bob Denson Baxter

Bob Denson Baxter, 71, of Mobile, AL, joined his Heavenly Father and entered his Eternal home on October 31, 2022. He was born on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1951, to Elizabeth Coxwell and Nolly Horace Baxter. Bob was a 1969 graduate of Murphy High School. Immediately following graduation, he worked at his brother’s service station, Sawyer Furniture, and Rhodes Furniture. In 1984, Bob married the love of his life and soul mate, Debbie Baxter. Two short years later, in 1986, Bob started his business, Baxter Tile. He was a master craftsman in his profession. He continued laying brick, tile, and marble until he retired; but even then, he continued to complete jobs for his family. In 1985, Bob designed and created a dirt bike track for his son. The track, Port City Motocross, was very popular within the community during that time. Many races were held and spectators gathered to enjoy the show. After he retired, he began working at Providence Hospital in Mobile, where he met lifelong friends. Bob was a friend to all that knew him. He was known to cut the neighbors’ yards, show up at the gym with pizza for the employees, and lend a hand to anyone who needed help. He was a caretaker among friends and family his entire life. He loved sports, watching and playing golf, and bowling, where he dominated the game. He could easily recall dates of specific sporting events, championship games, and the individual players involved. He was an avid animal lover and had two dogs that he cherished, Sugar Baby and Pepper. Most importantly, Bob loved and adored his family dearly. Bob leaves behind his three children, Timmy (Ashlee) Johnston of Mobile, AL; Vanessa (Jeffrey) Bazzie of Grand Bay, AL; and Monica (Marty) Martinez of Orlando, FL. He has seven surviving grandchildren, Lauren Johnston, Cammie (Robert) Semones, Jamie Robinson, SGT Casey Robinson (Caylin), TC (Alex) Martinez, Alex (Kinsley) Martinez, and Marissa Martinez; four great-grandchildren, Liam Semones, Chase Semones, Holland Semones, and Ariella Martinez. Bob is survived by two sisters, Ellen O’Shae and Deborah B. Gollotte; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Debbie Baxter; brother, Tollie Eugene Atkinson; sister, Mary Catherine Brothers; and sister-in-law, Patricia Vickery. A memorial to celebrate Bob’s life and legacy will be held at The Elizabeth in Grand Bay on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter, 855 Owens St., Mobile, AL 36604, (251) 259-6531, in memory of Bob Baxter. “Today I am with Debbie again, which means I am happy once again. So don’t shed any tears for me because I am with the one person in the world that I loved more than anything.” ~ Bob Baxter

Mr. Bob Denson Baxter

March 17, 1951 - October 31, 2022