In Memoriam : Michael Baxter

Michael Duane Baxter - age: 59
(December 22, 1965 to October 13, 2025 )
Resident of Visalia, California

Visitation Information:
Chapel Services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel.

Obituary:
In loving memory of Michael Duane Baxter, who passed away on October 13, 2025. He took his leave from this world with family by his side and a good life lived at the age of 59. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a loving father, as well as a true-blue friend. Michael was a man of great loyalty and worked tirelessly to ensure his family had everything they needed. Born on December 22, 1965, in Visalia CA, to parents Lee and Susie Faulkner. He was raised and lived most of his life in Farmersville, CA until he eventually moved to Hot Springs, AR where he spent the last 14 years of his life. He had many passions in life, he enjoyed singing country music, he loved playing softball and he appreciated watching sports. He always rooted for the San Francisco Giants, the Raiders and the Lakers. He cherished his friends and loved his siblings deeply. In his early adult life, he found a career in HVAC that he excelled in. He enjoyed his career and saw it as an opportunity to provide comfort to people throughout all seasons of each year. Later in life he had his two children, Justyce Baxter and Jake Baxter. They were his whole world and he loved them with his whole heart. For them, he hung the moon in the sky and they were grateful for every sunset spent together. He is survived by his children, Justyce Baxter and Jake Baxter. His father, Lee Faulkner. His siblings and in-laws, Dina and Matt Werner, Gayleen Baxter, James Bowen, Charlotte and Steve Tindle, Kathy Baxter and Kim Kennedy. His nieces and nephews, as well as their children. His lifelong friends, Ricky Martin and Yvette Mahler. He is preceded in death by his mother, Susie Faulkner. His grandparents, George and Lois Van Dyke. His aunt, Joann Van Dyke. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Evans Miller Guinn Chapel.