Robert Edward “Bud” Baxley, Sr., age 84, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence. He was a member of Slate Hill Baptist Church. Bud was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved coon hunting and spending time with his grand babies. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Elmer and Ruby Lee Baxley; son, William Edward Baxley; granddaughters, Faith and Hope Baxley; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joann Baxley; children, Gary (Teresa) Baxley, Terri (Keith) Russell, Joel Baxley, Robert Baxley, Jr., Alvin (Melissa) Baxley, Larry (Katelyn) Baxley, and Jeremiah Baxley; brother, William Clinton (Lisa) Baxley; sister, Ruby Gail Wilson; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Special thanks to nurse, Holly Ayers. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, February 2nd at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Gordon Pressley and Rev. Keith Russell officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 3rd at Jarnagin Cemetery. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.
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