Stephen Baxter Obituary Stephen Hood Baxter of Suffolk, VA passed away on December 23, 2023 from an illness. He graduated from James Madison University in 1975 with a degree in science and worked as a construction manager for various large international companies. His projects included: King's Fork High School Suffolk VA, The Chesapeake Expressway, The Battlefield Blvd. I-64 Interchange, The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Complex in Charlottesville VA, The Longwood University Botanical Sciences Research Facility, The Logistics University at Fort Lee VA, and various other projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers and NAVFAC. He was married to his wife, Michelle Ernestine Fourman for 25 years and was widowed for 18 years. He loved their dogs, and after Michele died they became his Chow-Chow angels as Michele intended. Steve was an enthusiastic boatman and loved the coastal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. He was also an avid outdoorsman and a talented jazz drummer. He was fiercely loyal to those who were close to him, and he sacrificed repeatedly for his friends, his ethics, and morals. Honesty, integrity, truthfulness, and a Christian sense of righteousness were his watchwords, and this is how he lived his life, the best he could. Steve joins Michelle and brother, Bud Baxter. He is survived by sister, Pam Knight; nephew, Brian Knight, as well as his beloved dog, Pascha. He will be remembered as a loyal friend and a patriot to his country. Home is the Hunter, home from the hills, and the sailor home from the seas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society for their work with animals. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is serving the family. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on Jan. 4, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Stephen+Baxter&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/stephen-baxter-obituary?id=54012458 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Stephen Hood Baxter of Suffolk, VA, passed away on 23 December 2023. A graduate of James Madison University, he worked as a construction manager. He was an avid outdoorsman, jazz drummer, and loyal friend. He is survived by his sister, Pam Knight, and nephew, Brian Knight. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Stephen Hood Baxter's funeral services were held at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel. The family requested donations to the Humane Society in lieu of flowers. ### The Edited Obituary Stephen Baxter Obituary Stephen Hood Baxter of Suffolk, VA passed away on 23 December 2023 from an illness. He graduated from James Madison University in 1975 with a degree in science and worked as a construction manager for various large international companies. His projects included: King's Fork High School Suffolk VA, The Chesapeake Expressway, The Battlefield Blvd. I-64 Interchange, The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Complex in Charlottesville VA, The Longwood University Botanical Sciences Research Facility, The Logistics University at Fort Lee VA, and various other projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers and NAVFAC. He was married to his wife, Michelle Ernestine Fourman for 25 years and was widowed for 18 years. He loved their dogs, and after Michele died they became his Chow Chow angels as Michele intended. Steve was an enthusiastic boatman and loved the coastal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. He was also an avid outdoorsman and a talented jazz drummer. He was fiercely loyal to those who were close to him, and he sacrificed repeatedly for his friends, his ethics, and morals. Honesty, integrity, truthfulness, and a Christian sense of righteousness were his watchwords, and this is how he lived his life, the best he could. Steve joins Michelle and brother, Bud Baxter. He is survived by sister, Pam Knight; nephew, Brian Knight, as well as his beloved dog, Pascha. He will be remembered as a loyal friend and a patriot to his country. Home is the Hunter, home from the hills, and the sailor home from the seas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society for their work with animals. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is serving the family. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Stephen Hood Baxter | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | Unknown | | Birth | Unknown; Unknown | | Death | 23 December 2023; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|------------------------|-------------| | Stephen Hood Baxter | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Michelle Ernestine Fourman | Spouse (deceased) | -- | | Bud Baxter | Sibling (deceased) | -- | | Pam Knight | Sibling | Unknown | | Brian Knight | Nephew | Unknown | | Pascha | Beloved Dog | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from James Madison University in 1975 with a degree in science. 2. Worked as a construction manager for various large international companies. 3. Projects included: King's Fork High School Suffolk VA, The Chesapeake Expressway, The Battlefield Blvd. I-64 Interchange, The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Complex in Charlottesville VA, The Longwood University Botanical Sciences Research Facility, The Logistics University at Fort Lee VA. 4. Worked on various projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers and NAVFAC. 5. Enthusiastic boatman who loved the coastal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. 6. Avid outdoorsman and talented jazz drummer. 7. Known for his loyalty, honesty, integrity, and Christian sense of righteousness. 8. Remembered as a loyal friend and patriot to his country.