BAXTER, James Barnes of Dallas, born May 11, 1948, passed away January 3, 2011. He was a retired cabinet designer and general contractor. Preceded in death by parents, William Pitts Baxter and Mary Barnes Baxter; son, William John Baxter; nephew, Derek Wesley Lederman. Survived by wife, Deborah Gardner Baxter of Dallas; beloved daughter, Kathryn Leigh Baxter of Addison; mother-in-law, Joan Gardner of Mesquite; sister-in-law, Jenifer Lederman of Mesquite; brother-in-law, William & Leesa Gardner of Cypress; nephew, Jason & Andschana Lederman & their daughter, Brooke of Forney; special dogs, Aggie and Dixie; grand-dog, Lucy. Memorial service will be 4:00PM Friday January 7, 2011 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182.