Mr. Hubert Alvin “Sam” Baxter, age 86, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Alexandria at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.

The Visitation will be held at Palestine Methodist Church on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Smith, and Bro. James T. Brunson officiating with interment to follow in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Lee Baxter and Mabel Courtney Baxter; siblings, Travis Baxter, Vermell Steede, and Christine Tucker.

Those left to share and carry on his memories include his wife of 61 years, Annie Lois Mathis Baxter; children, Peggy Brunson (Doug) and Alvin Baxter (Candi); siblings, Doris Brown, James Rayburn Baxter, Ollie Ruth Gilbert, and JoAnn Bellisle; grandchildren, Cody Brunson (Kaitlyn), Baxter Brunson (Susan), Hunter Baxter (Mandi), and Hayden Brunson; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Ellie, Rowan, and Everlee Brunson and Allie Baxter.

Mr. Baxter was a loving husband, and an exceptional father, grandfather, and brother. He was born in Washington County, Alabama. When he was a baby, his family moved to the Barton Community and he was raised on his parents’ farm in Barton, Mississippi. It was here that he learned that a good garden was a necessity. While attending Bason High School, he was Captain of the basketball team and voted Most Athletic. Mr. Baxter worked for Shell Oil Company for 28 years in Exploration and earned the nickname, “Sam”. After retiring, he and Annie Lois moved home to Mississippi. There he enjoyed doing landscape work with his brother and nephews. Nine years later they returned to Louisiana to enjoy their children and grandchildren. He was over the moon when his grandson’s blessed him with 3 long awaited great grand-daughters. He had a great sense of humor and never seemed to get into too much of a hurry. He was very methodical, patient, and kind. Any road trip with “Daddy” or “Paw” included listening to Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins. After he was introduced to YouTube, any visit with him included The Gaither’s. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce with friends, and neighbors. His kindness and generosity will be missed. He gave much love and was loved by many.