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Elmon Odell Baker

Elmon Baker Obituary

ELMON ODELL BAKER, 82, of Germantown, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. He came to Memphis from Corinth, MS in 1945 and drove a bus for Memphis Street Railway for 12 years. In 1950 he started Baker Furniture Company and worked there until the end. In the early 1960's he started New Comers Tours to Memphis. He loved the Republican Party and registering people to vote. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Memphis, a 32 degree Mason, a Shriner, and the Lions Club of Germantown's 2005 Man of the Year. In 1990 he was one of the Memphis 1000 Points of Light under President Bush. He will be remembered by the many lives he touched by being a model of a good citizen. He really loved the people of Memphis. He was preceded in death by his son, Philip. He leaves his wife, Madge; three daughters, Janis Powell, of Charleston, SC, Cathy Baker, of London, England, and Lisa Turetzky, of Cordova; a sister, Ella Archer of Corinth, MS; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Wings West Clinic, or First Baptist Church of Memphis. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901- 767-8930

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Elmon Baker

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odell baker

March 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joann Nobles

November 29, 2009

Dear Madge and Girls,

As much as I thought of Odell, I was sure I had entered my thought here, and find now that I have been remiss.

I was blessed to know Odell for the last eleven years that he was with us here. He was such a true friend, an example of kindness to many, and a rare gift to our community and beyond.

I think of you all often, and pray that you are comforted in knowing that he is in heaven.

Love to you all.

Janet Grogan Olson

February 22, 2006

Mr. Baker and his family have been special friends of my family, the Grogans, for over 40 years. Mr. Odell was a fine Christian man and an outstanding citizen. I took my oldest son to Mr. Baker's store when it was time for Eric to register to vote. He thought it strange at first, but he understood after I explained Mr. Baker's one-man voter registration campaign. I will not forget that day.

My love and prayers are sent out for Miss Madge, Janis, Cathy, Lisa, and Philip's family. We rejoice that Mr. Baker is now with Jesus.

Peggy Carlton

February 14, 2006

My family thought so much of Mr.Baker. He was a friend of my father's for years. He helped us with my first mattress in college in '86, and many through the years, as recent as this past Dec. Also a patient at West, my husband enjoyed his happy spirit when they saw each other there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy

February 10, 2006

This is a poem I wrote last summer, in thinking of Dad's illness:

"I can't wait to live in the sky,

in the good ole sweet bye and bye.

No more worries there, cares, or frets,

All my needs will surely be met.

Beautiful gardens full of blooms --

Indeed there is no more room!

Loved ones who have gone on before will surely greet us at the door!"

We'll miss you Dad --you were the greatest! Can't wait to see you! I'm building our mansion up there!

Love always, Cathy

Peggy Gresham Wiener

February 5, 2006

Mr. Baker helped my husband and me last year right after I came home from the hospital. He delievered a matress to our house himself. He knew my family from Temple Baptist Church. Our prayers are with your family.

Patty Tamayo

February 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Madge and Cathy. I remember our vist with the Baker family years ago, and we felt so at home (my dad Gene Burns and I). Odell was a sweet generous man! May God's love keep you and continue to guide you. Fondly, Patty

Dad's nice smile!

January 25, 2006

Nancy Haynes

January 22, 2006

Aunt Madge, Sorry we had to get together for such a sad occasion. We will miss Uncle Odell. Hope Cathy, Janis and families all got home safely. Keep off your feet as much as possible. We love you.

Brad Hansen

January 20, 2006

Dear Mrs Baker & Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Life is not easy.Think of the good times you had together as a family.Our God is always there. I have fond memories of my stay at your home many years ago.1 Peter 5:7 (I had to tick Hawaii as it does not accept Holland)

Evelyn Jones

January 11, 2006

My family loved Mr. Baker. We bought product from him and he was always honest, smiling, and full of energy. He was even patient as our children checked out everything in the store. He gave to so many. What a delightful man! He will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers are with his family.

Alice Algood

January 11, 2006

Odell was one of the great contributors to the philosophy of good deeds, good works, and personal responsibility. He will be greatly missed.

Sandra Hall

January 10, 2006

Memphis has truly lost a great citizen!

Michael Sullivan

January 10, 2006

I will miss MR Baker coming into the office. He was always a very pleasant man to deal with. My sympathies to his wife and family..

Carol Hughes

January 10, 2006

I always enjoyed his stories and his smile.

ALEXANDER RONDEAU

January 10, 2006

IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING MR. BAKER, HE COULD ALWAYS BE COUNTED ON TO DONATE SOMETHING TO THE LADIES OF ZAMAN GROTTO, WHEN THEY WERE HAVING A FUND RAISER.

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