Lawson Keith Baxley

May 15, 2016

Lawson Keith Baxley, age 61 of Jay, passed away on May 14, 2016, after a short battle with brain cancer. Lawson was born on June 23, 1954, and was raised in Jay. He loved his “VicaLou” who was by his side for the last 42 years. They enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, and traveling together. He retired from International Paper as a millwright and was known for being able to fix anything. He liked to design and build things and was often referred to as “MacGyver”.

Lawson is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Baxley; and Leon and Flora Shell, who he thought of as parents.

Lawson is survived by his wife, Vickie Baxley; his son, Clint Baxley; his daughter, Leigh Baxley; his mother, Velma Bradley; his brother, Larry (Joyce) Baxley; and close friends, Obie and Reta Nevels, Leroy Shell, Mickey Diamond, and Marcus Godwin.

Pallbearers will be Bill Locher, Mike Nevels, Jeff Prescott, Peanut Thompson, Anthony Weeks, and Wayne Young.

Visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Hall officiating.

Graveside services will follow at Concord Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

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