Mr. William Ted Baxter, age 66, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Baxter was born in Commerce to the late, Elrige “Duck” and Hilda Adams Baxter. Mr. Baxter was a cattle and poultry farmer.
Mr. Baxter is survived by his son, Callaway Baxter (Christina) of Commerce; daughter, Carrie Cowart (Bradley) of Commerce; sisters, Debbie Morris and Kay Bridges both of Commerce; and three grandchildren, Peyton, Carly Grace, and Sammy Joe.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 24th at 1 PM from Erastus Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Shawn Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at Erastus Christian Church on Tuesday from 11 AM till 1 PM.
Flowers are optional or donations can be made to the Madison County Food Bank or Freedom Church of God Food Bank.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.