Robert "Bobby" L. Baxter

Robert L. “Bobby” Baxter, Jr., 66, of Gallipolis passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born on April 4, 1952 in Charleston, West Virginia, Bobby was the son of Robert L., Sr. and Betty A. Woodruff Baxter, who survive him in Gallipolis. Bobby was married to Patty Burnett Baxter, who survives him. He was a retired boiler maker with Local 105 Piketon, Ohio and a Gallia Academy High School graduate Class of 1970. Bobby was a member of the Elks Lodge #107 and a lifetime HOG member who loved riding and dearly loved his family. In addition to his parents, Robert and Betty, and his wife, Patty, Bobby is survived by his beloved daughter, Caroline Lorraine Baxter of Gallipolis; sisters, Becky (Ron) Wright and Vickie Baxter (Randy Duncan), all of Gallipolis; brother, Ben (Kathy) Baxter of Gallipolis; nephews, Jesse (Brittney) Baxter of Moro, IL and Craig (Stacey) Wright of Gallipolis; nieces, Sarah (James) Hash of Bidwell and Natalie (Gary) Kirk of Chesapeake, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Fred (Barb) Burnett, Dave (Terry) Burnett, and Barry Burnett, all of Gallipolis; and niece and nephews, Sarah Burnett of Columbus, Jared Burnett of Gallipolis, Kyle Burnett of Gallipolis, Tyler (Brett) Burnett of Columbus, and Chris (Courtney) Burnett of Gallipolis. Preceding Bobby in death were niece, Allison Burnett and nephew, Colby Burnett. The funeral service for Bobby will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Kane officiating. Following the service, there will be an Elks Memorial Service. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Willis Funeral Home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.