Arthur R. Baxter, age 55, of Ferry Twp., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at home.  He was born January 9, 1965 in Grand Rapids.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Heidi Bromley; children, Nacole (Renato) Ortiz-Gonzales, Artisha Baxter and Coy Baxter; mother Shirley (Dan) Dawson;  stepsister, Bobby Jo (Rod) Studer; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Dondee Baxter.

A gathering will be held Saturday, March 21, 2-5 p.m. at Ferry Community Center, 3416 Green Street, Shelby.

DUE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC THE GATHERING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.