Baker Obituary

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Published: November 05, 2007

James W. “Jay” Baker of St. Stephens, 68, died Nov. 2, 2007 in the Veteran’s Hospital in Charleston after an illness.

A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 in the Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: Hebron United Methodist Church Building Fund, 364 Tanner Road, Hemingway, 29554.

Born in Clarendon County, Mr. Baker wasa son of the late Hyatt Haselden Baker and the late Ellen Vernice Baker. He retired as a furniture salesman form Baker Furniture of Kingstree, was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church, and was a soldier in the United States Army where he served in the Korean War. Mr. Baker was also an avid fisherman and a very dedicated family man.

Surviving are two daughters, Tina Baker (Joey) Kuhlmannof Summerville and Toni Baker (Lannie) Morris of Lugoff; a son, James W. “Jamie” Baker III of Daniel Island; a sister, Virginia “Gin” Baker (William) Grimsley of Goose Creek; three grandsons; two granddaughters; and two nephews.

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