Jerome Baxley, 86, of Elba, AL, departed this life Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Ken Wilson officiating. Committal services will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, Wirt and Elna Baxley. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Peggy Joyce Baxley, Elba, AL, Son - Danny Jerome (Laura Grace) Baxley, Elba, AL, Daughter - Amy Free (Gary) Weeks, Chancellor, AL, Grandson - Aaron Baxley, Elba, AL, Granddaughter - Stephanie (Clay) Henderson, Wetumpka, AL, Granddaughter - Corey (Chase) Mercer, Chancellor, AL, Sister - Paulette Baxley (Glenn) Paul, Dothan, AL, Brother - Terry (Mary) Baxley, Dothan, AL, 6 Great Grandchildren, and many loving extended family members.

Jerome graduated from Wicksburg High School in 1955. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He worked with the USDA as an Inspector and Investigator from 1964-1992. After retirement, he also drove a school bus for Elba City Schools and the Elba Senior Center. He was a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 50 years. In his personal life, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, spending time at the Elba Senior Center, watching Braves baseball, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.