Ulysses P. Baxter, Ph.D., 81, passed away April 26, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born June 13, 1942 in Chickasha, OK to Emmanuel and Cora (Thomas) Baxter. He was a proud veteran of the US Army.

Ulysses enjoyed a career as a hair stylist. He owned and operated two prominent salons in Oklahoma City and two additional salons in San Francisco. He also had a successful career in real estate in Oklahoma and California.

As a singer and songwriter, Ulysses' greatest passion in life was his music. He also enjoyed poetry. He was featured on several different TV shows, telling the story of how he pushed a peanut up Pikes Peak with his nose!

Ulysses was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Baxter; and brother, Emanuel Baxter. He is survived by his longtime friend, Greg Kelly; sister, Betty Rinderer; brother, Roger Baxter; sister, Cepha Van Bibber; brother, Daniel Baxter and wife Judy; brother, Thomas Baxter; sister, Flossie Havens and husband Hank; and brother, Steve Baxter and wife Davida.

Services will be held at 10:00 on Saturday, May 11 at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, OK.