Allen W. Baxley, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Jan. 7, 2015.
He was born in Baxley on October 9, 1925. He was a Sacramento, California resident for 60 years. He was in the USAF for 30 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran; he also served in Germany, England, Newfoundland and Korea.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father of Baxley; sisters, Merle Moody, Donell Hunter and Mallie Baxley; and brothers, Bennett and Carrol Baxley.
Devoted father to Mallie Kerwood and son, Allen W. Baxley III. Loving grandpa to Malynda Burges, Jessie Kerwood and Allen W. Baxley IV, and four great-grandchildren. Loving husband to Thelma D. Baxley for 64 years.
Friends and family were invited to attend a viewing on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Lind Brothers, 4221 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 16 at Madison Ave. Baptist Church, 4148 Madison, Ave., North Highlands, CA 95660.
Lind Brothers Mortuary of Carmichael, CA was in charge of the arrangements.