Billy Hall Baxter
December 17, 1933 ~ February 6, 2021
William Hall Baxter (Billy Hall), 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, in his home, the one he affectionately called his “heaven on earth.” Bill was born on December 17, 1933 in Barren County to the late Frank Baxter and Eula Hall Baxter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Baxter Johnson.
Bill was a member of the 1951 Glasgow High School graduating class then played basketball on scholarship at Cambellsville University and Eastern Kentucky University. At 6 feet, 6 inches, Too Tall Billy Hall was an avid baller using his skills and love of the game to coach and mentor young lady athletes for many years at the Glasgow Middle School. Bill was inducted into the Glasgow High School Outstanding Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018 for his success and dedication to the sport of basketball.
Bill also enjoyed the game of golf and volunteered for over twenty years assisting the golf operations at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Bill’s love of sports was a guiding force in his life and a beacon for his numerous good friends and acquaintances. His easy demeanor and propensity for a good laugh was loved by all.
Bill retired from working in the U.S. Post Office after 33 years of service. He also served his country in the United States Army for two years followed by 27 years in the Kentucky Army National Guard where he ultimately retired as Command Sergeant Major.
Bill was a member of the Glasgow First Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sandra Strange Baxter, a daughter, Karen Baxter and one granddaughter, Taysen Wilkins, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins in the area.
Bill had chosen to be cremated with interment in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. In an abundance of caution during the pandemic, a funeral service will not be held. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, expressions of condolences may be directed to Glasgow High School Athletics for underprivileged athletes to have the equipment and supplies they need to succeed. Please direct donations to:
Glasgow High School
Attn: Glasgow High School Athletics
1601 Columbia Ave.
Glasgow, Ky 42141
Billy was always a great fried to me and my entire family. We shared many Amy stories and experiences over the years and a thousand golf stories together when I traveled home from afar on Army leave or later on personal vacation. I will always appreciate Billy and the good friend he was to me and so many others and the good times we enjoyed!
Respectfully, one of the Bewley boys! Bill
Billy Hall was and will always be loved by the Bewley family.
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What a wonderful life! Billy Hall enriched the lives of so many people such as mine. I’ll never forget the wonderful memories in my younger years when Billy Hall helped coach our softball team. And over the years when I would see him. he still would come up with one of those humorous quips that made me laugh (…and often pass on to me one of those orange bags full of golf balls that he had collected.) He truly blessed my life and I’ll never forget him.
Bill was one of the best!! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Thinking of all the memories growing up with the Baxters! We have lots of love, fun and crazy Hall memories! What a fantastic life! Prayers for Sandy and Karen as they transition into this new normal. Just know we love you always!
Always enjoyed my interactions with BHB when he worked RR Donnelley with the Post Office. Always a gentleman. Prayers for the family.
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Mrs Baxter and Karen, So sorry to hear of the passing of Billy Hall. He was one of my favorite people that I had the pleasure of having in my life. I had so many great memories of him starting with growing up in Wedgewood, playing and coaching at Glasgow High School with him being a fixture at games, playing golf and the great conversations over the years! There will never be another Billy Hall and his humor! My last conversation with him was last month at his mailbox when I was in Wedgewood at the house our son and family was getting ready to move into and we talked about when we lived across the street from them, shooting ball on their court, memories from his playing days at EKU when my Dad was in school there also, mine and his coaching days and our families. He was always so proud of his family and serving his country and community.
I have many fond memories of Bill. Even though he was older than me he but he always treated me nicely and made sure I was taken care of. As we got older and I visited he would arrange a basketball game and I really enjoyed that time with him. I found Bill to be a very nice person and an inspiration to me being a younger cousin. My condolences to Sandy and Karen. Rest in peace Bill
Always had nothing but respect for this man! He was the same person every time you saw him. I’m saddened to hear that he’s passed but I have no doubt he’s probably already pitching in a game of heavenly softball! Rest easy Mr. Baxter! It was my honor and pleasure to have known you!