William \\"Bill\\" Benson Baxley, age 70, of Lumberton, NC died on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born on August 4, 1939 to William Raymond and Doris Taylor Baxley in Robeson County, NC. He worked in the health care field at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Mr. Baxley was an avid fan of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Atlanta Braves baseball teams.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Tew Baxley, of the home; two daughters, Regina Baxley Byrd and husband Eddie of Lumberton, NC and Carla Jean Baxley of Red Springs, NC and her special friend Paul Valenti of Lumberton, NC; and one grandson, the light of his life, Ethan Alexander Byrd.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton. Private funeral services will be held by the family.

Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.