Rev. Olin Ivester "Poodle" Baxter, 83, formerly of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his home in Savannah, GA. He was born on July 18, 1936 in Anderson, SC to the late Ira Sanford Baxter and Annie Ivester Baxter. Rev. Baxter loved the Lord and spent his life serving Him. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Betty Boggs Baxter; sons, Russell Olin Baxter of Maryville, TN and Brentley Baxter (Julie) of Nashville, TN; daughter, Carmen Stevens (Frank) of Savannah, GA; brother, Bobby Baxter (Jo Ann) of Anderson, SC; grandchildren, Madison Stevens, Bridgette Wilkerson, Danielle Smith, and Hannah, Abigail and Carolina Baxter; and great-grandchildren, Alana, Dru and Cohen. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Jimmy, Larry and Grady Baxter; and sisters, Frances Smith, Wilma Simpson and Alma Smith. The family will receive friends from 10:00am-11:00 am Friday, March 6, 2020 at Salem Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Dr. Charles Holland officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406, Gideon's International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 or Alzheimers Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Friday, March 6, 2020 10:00AM - 11:00AM Salem Baptist Church 1325 Salem Church Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-231-8934 Funeral Service Friday, March 6, 2020 11:00AM Salem Baptist Church 1325 Salem Church Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-231-8934 Final Resting Place Salem Baptist Church Cemetery SC, US ,