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James BAKER Obituary

BAKER, James A. "Jim"

Quietly passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 3:15 p.m., in the Hospice unit at the Veterans Administrative Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Mary K.C. Soter Baker, his son Shawn Baker and his wife, Brandy Baker. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force in

Vietnam, where he was a

member of a top-secret military operation called "Blind Bat." He retired from General

Motors after 32 ½ years. After his retirement Jim worked with his wife's law office for 17 years and was active helping the Dayton Bar Association, which included acting as their

photographer. At Jim's request, there will be no service or

funeral. Arrangements entrusted to Baker-Hazel & Snider

Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News from May 30 to Jun. 3, 2021.

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Joe Ellis

June 3, 2021

Jim, you were a good man. Rest in peace my friend.

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