of Jonesboro, AR

October 14, 1944 - February 20, 2018

Floyd Allen Baxter, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his residence.

Floyd was born in Risher, Arkansas, on October 14, 1944. He was a retired professional billiards player. He was considered as being one of the best billiards player of his time. He played with many greats, one of which included the legend Minnesota Fats. Floyd supervised and ran the Baxter Tour for professional billiards players. He served as an editor and writer for On the Snap magazine. He was also a national champion chess and checkers player. He attended Cash Assembly of God.

Survivors include, his daughter, Christi Hartsfield of Lumberton, TX; three grandchildren, Jacob McConnell, Jacqueline (Joey) Eull and Troy Laabs; one great grandchild, Jason Eull; two brothers, John Baxter of Cash, Harvey ''Mike'' Baxter of Searcy; one sister Margaret Block of Harrisburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Luther Baxter and Lona May Crossno Chamberlain; five brothers, Garland and Curtis Bryant, Jim Raymond and Kenneth ''Chief'' Baxter; one sister Dixie Coleman.
A memorial service will be on a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

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