Montie Baxley

Montie Joe Baxley, (Pa) 83, of Hobbs, NM passed away on July 20th, 2025. Montie was born on September 17th,1941 in Cardiff By The Sea, California to Pat & Inez Baxley. Montie was an outstanding athlete in every sport at Artesia High School.

Montie met and married Charlotte Davis in Carlsbad, NM on February 12th ,1965. They shared 60 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Baxley of Hobbs NM, son Jimmy Baxley (Opal) of Hobbs, Joe Baxley of Hobbs, three granddaughters Kayleigh Culver (Kody) of Hobbs, Kassie Bigham (Brodie) of Hobbs, Kallie Kirkpatrick (Stetson) of Hobbs, seven grandkids Hunter Culver, Madasyn Culver, Khloe Bigham, Bennett Bigham, Brinley Bigham, Twister Kirkpatrick and Townes Kirkpatrick, three brothers, Carl Baxley (Cheryl) of Hobbs NM, Max Baxley (Roxie) of Rockingham NC, Clyde (Snapper) Baxley (Louise) of Scottsdale AZ, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat & Inez Baxley, four sisters, Joyce Hammock of Holdenville, OK, Bennie Shaw of Hagerman, NM, Thresia Boans of Carlsbad, NM and Nancy Baxley of Hagerman, NM.

Montie served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He always joked when he would receive his purple heart for being injured while in active duty, but in truth he got his teeth knocked out in a bar fight in Germany.

Montie loved his family and did not miss a ball game, rodeo, or special event until the very end when he just couldn’t physically go any more. He was a hardworking man as any of his family and friends can attest, but the most special thing about Montie was his love for Jesus, he was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church for 45 years. He is with Jesus now along with his parents, sisters, and other loved ones that have gone before.