We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Ralph Edward Baxter of Quincy, Illinois, born in Royal, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Baxter and Lizzie Hayes Baxter; his former life partner Genevra Miller Baxter; his brothers, Kenneth L. Baxter and Richard G. Baxter; and his nephew Phillip Baxter.

He is survived by : his wife Sylvia Holtman Watson; his children, Mark R. Baxter of Urbana, IL, Kenton E. Baxter (Chong Sim) of Ogden, IL and Denice A. Wells of Ogden, IL; his stepsons, David S. Watson (Sheila) of Evansville, WI, Mark G. Watson (Anna Marie) of Naperville, IL and Paul A. Watson (Molly) of Princeton, IL; his grandchildren, Ryan Wells, Corey Wells, Amy Wozniak, Trevor Baxter, Devin Baxter, Dakota Baxter, Holly Willms, Nathan Watson, Tristan Watson, Bella Watson and Mathew Watson; and his great grandchildren, Jordan Baxter, Kayla Baxter, Gage Baxter, Skylar Price, Dyllan Price, Kolten Wells, Kadince Wells, Aiden Wells, Elijah Wells, Ella Wozniak and Reid Edwards.

Memorial donations may be made to Salem Church. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.comwww.hansenspear.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hansen-Spear Funeral Home