Eugene W. “Geno” Baxter, 87, of Parkside Drive, Limestone, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his residence.
Born October 26, 1934, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Dale and Marie (Farr) Baxter. He attended school in Limestone.
On August 8, 1964, in St. Bonaventure Church, he married Jane L. (Smith) Baxter who preceded him in death on July 2, 2019.
On February 13, 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served with the 541st Transfer Company in Ft. Bragg NC. He was honorably discharged on February 12, 1959.
Geno was employed as a heavy equipment operator, where he got his nickname “Big Digger”. He retired from S. M. Gleason Contractors after many years.
He formerly attended St. Patrick Church. He was a member of the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, Limestone American Legion, Limestone Sportsman’s Club, Eagles Club, Moose Lodge.
Surviving are three daughters, Kimberly (Jerry) Harrington, of Limestone, NY, Karla (Bill) Rounsville, of Limestone, NY, and Kayann (Frank) Cervola, of Chandler, AZ, one son, Kelley (Deb) Clark, of Limestone, NY, seven grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren, one sister Marjorie Patmore, of Kill Buck NY, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Kevin Clark, one great grandson, Dominic Bleier, two brothers, Robert and Richard Baxter.
Friends will be received on Saturday January 8, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St. followed by funeral services with Rev. Raymond Gramata, Pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Limestone, at a later date.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com