Charles Edward "Eddie" Baxter

Charles Edward “Eddie” Baxter, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was a longtime member of Englewood Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe Culberson and Martha Lou Hampton Baxter, several brothers and sisters, and a daughter-in-law: Jerri Baxter.  

Eddie is survived by his wife of 62 years: Nellie Faye Duncan Baxter, daughters: Charlotte Oliver (Jason) and Shelia Baxter Willis, sons: Buford Baxter and Zendall Baxter (Melanie), siblings: Kenneth Baxter, Bill Baxter, Curtis Culberson, Thelma Robinson, and Zeffley Coleman, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Englewood Church of God. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the church with Pastor Scott Cardin officiating. Interment services will follow at Hampton Cemetery in Englewood.

Eddie’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the funeral service or burial, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles Edward “Eddie” Baxter.