Mr. Baxley, 64, was the son of Wilton and Jeanette Baxley of Baxley. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Pamela Truelove Baxley of Monroe, NC, a daughter, Natalie Adkins Shirey, a son, Matthew Robert Baxley, both of Indian Trail, NC; three grandsons, Marty, Nicholas, and Connor; his father, Wilton Baxley of Baxley; three sisters, Marlyn Phillips of Monroe; Marian Spears of Baxley; Marsha Massey of Decatur; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mr. Baxley was a member of the DeKalb County Police Department for several years.
He retired from the United States Army as a Lt. Colonel after 31 years of service, and continued working with the Veterans Administration until his death.
A memorial service with full military honors was held for Mr. Baxley on December 1, 2015 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home in Indian Trail, NC. His remains will be enshrined at Arlington National Cemetery.