LYONS FALLS, NYÂ – Phillip J. Baxter, 60, of Seymour Avenue, Lyons Falls, passed away at his home on Saturday morning, March 30, 2019, under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will be held privately by the family in Penny Settlement Cemetery, Lyonsdale.
Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.
Born Sept. 6, 1958, in Munich, Germany, a son of the late Henry H. Baxter and Laurine Clair Baxter, he graduated in 1976 from South Lewis Central School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1980 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and New London, CT.
After his service, he worked for various construction companies over the years. Most recently, he worked for Lunco of Carthage and North South Connection of Boonville.
He enjoyed crossword puzzles books, and collecting small pencil sharpeners. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Phillip is survived by his mother, Laurine Baxter of Lyons Falls; four siblings, Patricia Cole of North Clarendon, VT, Henry Baxter Jr. (Laurie) of Lyons Falls, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Mooney of Port Leyden, Paul (Melissa) Baxter of Port Leyden; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and several cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, Henry H. Baxter, and a brother, Steven Baxter.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, PO Box 266, Lowville, NYÂ 13367; or to Lyons Falls Ambulance, PO Box 520, Lyons Falls, NYÂ 13368.
Condolences may be shared at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
