This site is a tribute to John "JB" "Alvin" Baxter who completed his life journey his way on June 8, 2018 from lymphoma, he just feel asleep as he wished.

John was born in Ojus Florida on October 10, 1935 to William Bates & Tallie Marietta Baxter, he is preceded in death by both parents, siblings Henry, William, Nuel, Marjorie & Delta.

He leaves behind to cherish his legacy, his children; Daryl (Cindy) Moore, Pam (Cliff) Huber. Lynn Shaffer (David Bordas) Grandchildren; Justin (Andrian) Moore, John Moore, Andreah Clark, Andrew Clark (Alysha Bogan), Andrew Shaffer(AJ), Levi Donovan. Great Grandchildren; Isaac, Matthew Moore, Kaidynce Moore & Kaleb Clark, Hunter & Brooklann Folga. Sister Anne Sibley.

Alvin also leaves behind, special nephew Jerry & niece Margie Wilson (and family) who have always been there for him throughout his life and taking care of him after his heart bypass in March 2018 through his final days, nephews Bill, Rich, Andy, William Nuel, Dale, Ron & Charles, Nieces Carole, Debbie, Luanne, Delta, Tee and families. 

His special fur baby 'Runt" who will miss him, their walks and play time.

John touched the lives of many people, his love for the outdoors, fishing, mountains, animals and his children and family were the most important things in his life. He was reunited with his children 30 years ago when his oldest daughter found him and brought the kids all together as none of them grew up together or knew about each other. He made many long trips to Colorado by car to visit and spent time with family in Florida, having breakfast with his daughter on Sunday's and his love for the Casinos.

He worked at property maintenance for Campbell Property Management for many years and always took his position there serious, he made many friends along the way from house sitting, small maintenance on resident's complexes, to knowing contractors, or cleaning the pool, he always stopped to greet all the dogs, knew them all by name and loved everyone.

John lived a very simple life, he had BIG dreams of winning the Florida Lottery to leave behind an inheritance that would provide his family with all they could ever want, he had a plan...it just had to happen...

John had very few friends, but who he had meant something special to him. He always made his calls on the weekends or evenings to every family member.

For his 80th birthday there was a surprise party that he was given and he always said that was the BEST DAY of his life, he couldn't believe so many people showed up and knew how much he was loved! He was a great story teller and shared many memories of his childhood with his children, grandchildren and family. He always said that you should read everything because knowledge is power, he told his kids and grandchildren how they could be and do anything they set their mind to and always ended every call with an I Love You!

He will be missed beyond measure, but will forever remain in the hearts of those he touched.

Because JB was such an animal lover, if you wish to make a donation to your local animal shelter/pet rescue in his name/memory we encourage that as we understand the need for food, toys, bedding etc, the suggested link for Florida is below to copy and paste in your web browser!

https://tricountyanimalrescue.com/