Mr. Malcolm "Mickey" Lester Baxley

July 8, 1946 - June 25, 2017

Harlem, GA – Malcolm L. “Mickey” Baxley, 70, husband of Betty W. Baxley, entered into rest on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Powell Baptist Church with the Dr. Randall Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in South Harlem Memorial Gardens. Mickey was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late James Baxley and Leona Lee Baxley. He was a Master Plumber by trade. As an avid sportsman, he loved teaching kids how to hunt, fish, and ski. Survivors include his wife, Betty Baxley; two sons, Matt Baxley (Lauren) and Gerald Baxley; one daughter, Melissa Edwards (Michael); two brothers, Billy Baxley (Jan) and Wayne Baxley; four sisters, LeeEtta Simmons (Bennett), Betty Hollis (the late Bobby Hollis), Fran Dixon (Dave), and Diane Bridges; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Ansley, Easton, Heather, Stefan, Johnny, Josh and David; and one great-grandchild, Emersyn. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Baxley. Pallbearers will be Larry Coulson, Henry Fluker, Paul Gray, Gary Rothchild, Ronnie Easler and Jason Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Coulson, Ron Hickman, A.T. Shed, Donnie Wilcox and Jessie Poole. The family would like to express their gratitude to Affinis Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mickey. If so desired, memorials may be made to Powell Baptist Church Youth Department, 1577 Old Appling Harlem Hwy, Harlem, GA 30814 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Please visit www.starling-evans.com to sign online guestbook. STARLING-EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 435 W. MILLEDGEVILLE RD. HARLEM, GA. 30814. 706-556-6524