George Baxter Laymance
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George Baxter Laymance passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his home in Graham, Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Cowboy Church Gatherin’ south of Graham. A graveside service was held Monday, July 15 at the West Park Cemetery in Hereford. The family owned and operated the Friona Dairy Queen from 1977-1982.
Baxter’s Life as captured by his real close and personal friend, Carolyn Carson
On July 2, 1937, there was a seismic shift in the universe when Baxter Laymance was born! A legend was born that will live forever in the hearts of his family, friends, cohorts, partners in crime, and assorted outlaws and vegabonds. His escapades were indeed legendary and he took fun to a new high. His skullduggery and good humor knew no bounds and he was a friend to all who came his way.
Baxter touched lives from every walk of life and every place he and Fran ever called home. But as much as he loved people, his legendary status, and Waylon Jennings, his greatest loves were Frances, his wonderful wife of 52 years and his two beautiful daughters, Lori and Stacy. Butterball, their treasured dog was pretty high on his list too! He adored his grandsons, Ryan and Robert and gave them a grandfather unlike anyone else’s to say the least!
Our lives and world were made more fun and full by his larger-than-life personality, his antics, his laughter and his love. He was a gift and one that will be sorely missed, but the legend and impact of Big Tex lives on in our hearts and memories.
