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Dedric Baxter

September 30, 1928 - September 17, 2008
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 9/20, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 9/19, 10:36 pm

Dedric Beauron Baxter, 79, of Midland passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Hospice Midland Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel with David T. Johnson, Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 19, 2008, at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 P M.He was born on September 30, 1928, to Dedric and Ava Myrtle Welch in Hillsboro, Texas. He grew up and attended schools in Moody and Gatesville, Texas, before joining the United States Navy at age 16. In the Navy, he was selected for the Submarine Service. He attended TCU and graduated with a degree in Geology. He moved to Midland in 1956 and began his career as a petroleum geologist. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, West Texas Geological Society, and the Society of Petroleum Earth Scientists. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Midland.He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ouita Juanita, his infant daughter, Deidra, and sister, Billye Wayne Jeter. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Verneta Waddill Baxter, niece Julia Ann Jeter, nephew Keith Jeter, of Wichita Falls; his brothers-in law, Bill Waddill and wife Diann, and John Waddill and wife Sandy. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702, who provided outstanding and caring service during his illness. Special thanks are given to caregivers Felisa Villafranco, Nestora DeAnda, and Alicia Munoz.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 9/20, 11:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Friday 9/19, 10:36 pm

Dedric Beauron Baxter, 79, of Midland passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Hospice Midland Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel with David T. Johnson, Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow atContinue Reading

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Dale and Laura White left a message on November 30, -0001:
Verneta: We were saddened to learn of the death of your husband, but glad to get the news from the Gatesville newspaper, so we could at least "reach out" and touch base to express our sympathy to you, your niece and nephew, and to Bill and Diann, and John and Sandy. Love and prayers, Dale and Laura White
Greg Hilgemeier left a message on November 30, -0001:
Verneta: I learned of Dick's passing today, and find it hard to believe that I missed the notice in the paper. I've always admired him and will remain thankfull for his aid and employment to me during the turbulent times of the 80's. I'm sorry for your loss. Personal regards, Greg Hilgemeier
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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