Robert E. Baxter

Robert E. Baxter, 67, of Coatesville, died on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Gay Baxter with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Jacob and Alice Haines Baxter.

Bob was an area resident all his life. He proudly served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970. He was employed for 19 years by Pepperidge Farms in Downingtown.
Bob was a member of the Cornerstone Fellowship and the VFW. He enjoyed camping trips to Sea Pines Campgrounds in NJ and hunting and fishing.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by four children; Penny Gorens of Duschore, PA, Robert Eric Baxter and wife Lisa of Tulsa, OK, Ryan E. Baxter and wife Melissa of Coatesville and Robin M. Baxter of Coatesville, 20 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and eight siblings; Gloria Kulinich of Downingtown, Allan Baxter and wife Kathy of Grand Prairie, TX, Margaret Baxter of Phoenixville, Jake Baxter and wife Linda Baxter of Thorndale, David Baxter wife Sharon of Ronks, Donald Baxter of Kettering, Ohio, Carol Hanna of Downingtown, Phyllis, wife of Mike Loftus of Pomeroy, nephews, nieces and his beloved dogs; Minnie and Zoey. He was preceded in death by one sister Delores Thomas.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11am from the Cornerstone Fellowship, 101 Kylies Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320. Viewing at the church from 10 to 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made the the Cornerstone Fellowship at the above address or the American Cancer Society,  P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com