Background
Baxley, William Joseph was born on June 27, 1941 in Dothan, Alabama, United States. Son of Keener and Lemma Dorcas (Rountree) Baxley.
Baxley, William Joseph was born on June 27, 1941 in Dothan, Alabama, United States. Son of Keener and Lemma Dorcas (Rountree) Baxley.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1962. Bachelor of Laws, University Alabama, 1964.
Law clerk Alabama Supreme Court, 1964-1965. Member firm Lee & McInish, Dothan, 1966. District attorney 20th Judicial Circuit Alabama, 1966-1971.
Attorney general State of Alabama, 1971-1979. Partner Baxley, Beck, Dillard & Dauphin, Birmingham, Alabama, 1979-1983. Lieutenant governor State of Alabama, since 1983.
Board directors Dothan Boys Club. Served with United States Air Force, 1965-1966. Member Houston County Bar Association (president 1969), United Commercial Travelers, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi, Phi Alpha Delta Lodges: Masons.
Shriners; Elks; Eagles. Woodmen of World.
Married Lucy Richards. 1 son, Louis.