Carney R. Baxter

Carney R. Baxter, 92 of Jonesboro, Ar., passed away on Aug. 15, 2016. Mr. Baxter was born on May 12, 1924 in Corning, Ar. He was the foreman of the Composing Room for the State Journal-Register in Springfield, IL. He served as the County Clerk in Curran Township in IL. Mr. Baxter was a member of CWA as a Union Printer, VFW of Jonesboro, American Legion as well as Charter member of the WW2 Memorial. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 - 1945 as the Lead Half Track Driver in the 13th Armored Division in Europe. On Sept. 11, 1943 Carney married Jewel (Judy) Rae Smith in Reno, Nevada. She preceded him in death. Survivors include, 2 children, Rodney Alan Baxter & wife Cynthia of Houston, TX., Ruth Baxter Meek & husband Richard of Jonesboro, Ar.;1 brother, Richard J. Baxter of Palm Springs, CA.; 3 grandchildren, Tracey, Todd and Zak; as well as 5 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, Claire, Kate and Tess, with one more due in Sept. Besides his wife, he is preceded in death by, his parents, John & Kate Baxter; 1 sister, Cona Blaylock; and 3 brothers, Marvin Baxter, Johnnie Baxter and R.V. Baxter. Visitation will take place on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 from 1:00 - 2:00 at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel with Pastor Don Cook officiating. Burial will be at Naylor Memorial Cemetery. Full Military Honors to follow at graveside.