Ronald Baxter
February 2, 2021
Ronald James Baxter Jr.
07/02/1957 – 02/02/2021
Ronald James Baxter Jr. passed away on February 02, 2021. He was born on July 02, 1957 to Ronald James Baxter Sr. and Mildred (Eldredge) Baxter in New London, Connecticut. His daughter Gidget Bodiford, her husband Robert, his brother Guy Baxter, his wife Anita, his sisters Kathy Gadberry and Hanna Ali, and his niece Lynette Juarez were by his side when he passed.
Ronald worked in welding for most of his life. He loved fishing, gardening, building, bowling, and watching western, martial arts, and golf movies. He loved baseball and football and was a diehard Boston Red Sox, and Pittsburg Steelers fan. When his health declined, he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and teaching Lewis about baseball and fishing as well as talking to Guy Junior on the phone.
Ronald is predeceased by his parents, Ronald Sr. and Mildred, his wife France Baxter, and 2 sisters Angel and Pammy. He is survived by his daughter Gidget Bodiford (Robert), 7 grand kids: Ava, Tony, Robert, Dominick, Lewis, Judy, and Levi, six brothers: Guy, Eric, Mark, Frank, Jimmy, and Bernard, six sisters: Kathy, Hanna, Sharon, Debbye, Helena, and Margaret, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
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"Those we LOVE can NEVER be more than a THOUGHT away…. for as long as there's a MEMORY they live in our HEARTS to stay" MEMORIES LIVES FOREVER…. WE LOVE YOU GIDGET… THE GANDY FAMILY ❤❤
Ronnie was my nephew haven't seen him in awhile my prayers go with the family rest in peace
I am so blessed that I was able to know Mr. Ronald for these past 4 years. He was truly one of the kindest most loving people I've met in this state. He always had a smile on his face and the most love in his heart around all the kids including mine. Heaven surely gained a beautiful angel the moment he walked through those gates and met his wife. This world will not be the same without him. I pray that he continues to watch over all his family until they can reunite with him again. We love you always Mr. Ronald.
I love and miss you dad. We had so many plans. I promise i will do what we said we would do. I wish you were still here. Kiss mommy and hug rob, grandma grandpa and angel and Cyrille for me.
We know you’d be with us today if heaven wasn’t so far away. Prayers for family.
I like to say I'm very sorry I'm Cindy's sister cathy
Little brother, you will be missed more than you’ll ever know. I miss you laughing at me already. Football and Baseball games will never be the same. The only comfort I have is that you are no longer in pain, and that you are now with your beloved wife! I love you, see you soon💔
Dad I still feel like I’m dreaming. I miss you so much. I don’t know how I’m going to live without you. You became one of my best friends. You are the only one in this house that even talked to me or spent time with me. This house feels so empty without you. I love u and miss you like crazy. I really hope ur in a better place and your with my mom and our loved ones. Don’t tell everyone how crazy i am. lol Never goodbye see you again one day. Kiss everyone for me. Love u forever
Be in peace, uncle.
-J Herren (son of Margaret)
To Grandpa from Lewis;
I love you. I miss spending time with you. You put a love of life in my heart. I will make you proud. This summer coming I will learn to fish with you watching and guiding. You have shown me unconditional love. I love you.
To Grandpa from Judy;
I love you. My big brother was able to spend more time with you, that way he can help me remembering the full extent of your love. You always called me smiley. Every time I smile it will be with you in my heart. I love you.
To Ronald from Tiffany;
I thank you for loving my children. I will make sure they never forget you. I love you.
To Ronald from Tracy;
I am so appreciative of you. You're unconditional love and joy that you brought to Lewis and Judy. I couldn't ask for any other man to have stepped up and in their lives as Grandpa. From your love for them my love for you grew. A family bond that will never be broken. Please watch over all of us and Gidget. I love you.
hi Ron, it's been such a long time since Belmar, NJ! without you and Angela, i have no idea where i would have ended up! the two of you saved me from so much! i don't think i ever told you guys how much i loved you guys! i can't believe that you're both gone! anyway, hopefully i get to see you both when it's my time! THANK YOU, RON!! I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU!
your friend forever, Eileen