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Randy Baxter
Eternal Patrol
Randy Dee Baxter, March 27, 1953 - June 17, 2026.
OBITUARY
Randy Dee Baxter, ET1(SS) went on Eternal Patrol on June 17, 2026. Sailor, rest your oar.
Randy was a Life Member-At-Large, living in Mesa, Arizona prior to his passing.
Randy reported to, and qualified, on the USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640) as a Navigation Electronics Technician (NAVET) in 1974.
He left the Benjamin Franklin as an ET1(SS) in 1977, and went on to serve on the Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634) from 1977 to 1978,
when he left the Navy.
There will be a viewing Tuesday, June 23rd, at Sunflower Cremation and Burial Center from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM:
5650 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Sunflower Cremation and Burial Center.)
The church service will be at the Christ Church on Wednesday, June 24th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
3901 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Christ Church.)
Click on any thumbnail for a larger picture.
Randy's qual boat was the USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN‑640).
Randy also served on the USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN‑634).
SAILOR, REST YOUR OAR! YOUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
Your Brothers of the 'Phin Have the Watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
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