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Neal Walter Baker

1950 - 2018

Neal Walter Baker obituary, 1950-2018, Augusta, GA

BORN

1950

DIED

2018

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Neal Baker Obituary

Neal Walter Baker 67, entered into rest on Thursday January 11, 2018 at his residence. Neal was a devoted and loving husband, father and granddaddy. Funeral services will be held 1PM Monday January 15, 2018 at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Wesley Weatherford officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Wayne Culbreth, Johnny Hayes, Dan Kitchens, Greg Watts, Tony Culbreth and Casey Patterson. Mr. Baker retired from International Paper after 39 years of service; he was the ultimate Elvis fan and NASCAR enthusiast. Survivors include his wife Gloria Jean Baker; daughters Melinda Baker Patterson and Pamela Baker Key (Robert Lynch); step-son Dedric (Carmen) Badua; step-daughter Brandy (Brandon Redfern) Badua; brother Jimmy (Wanda) Baker; five grandchildren Savannah, Casey, Wyatt, Alysia and Matthew; his four-legged companions and children Moose and Buddy. He was preceded in death by his parents Ware and Mary Baker and a brother Wayne Baker. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 PM on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jan. 13, 2018.
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Jean I am so sorry to hear this news. You are in my thought and prayers. May God give you comfort.

Cindy Wagner

January 15, 2018

Dear Gloria,
I will continue to pray for you Gloria. I am so sorry for your grief. May God send His Spirit and His Angels of comfort to you. May His love surround you and all of Neal's loved one's and his friends. With love, Selina Galle

Selina Galle

January 15, 2018

Sorry to here of Neals passing.worked with him for a long time.And he was truly an Elvis Fan!RIP

Larry Tyra

January 14, 2018

Melinda and Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shannon (Lewallen) Gibson

January 14, 2018

Melinda and Pam: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray that God be with you all as well as his Grandchildren during this difficult time. Neal was a good man for the time i knew him from the time y'all were kids living on Neptune Drive. May God Bless you all.

Billy Arnold

January 14, 2018

Danny Venters

January 14, 2018

WAYNE SELF

January 14, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire Baker family. May God wrap His arms around you during your time of sorrow and enter your minds and hearts to find all of the good memories. Sending prayers of comfort and love.

Leslie (Sparkie) Badua

January 14, 2018

Melinda and Pam, Anthony and I send our deepest condolences. We know how special your daddy was to you two. He had been through so much. Now he is home and not suffering. When your feeling down, just remember that beautiful rainbow you saw and know he will always be with you. We love you. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Anthony and Lauren Jones

January 14, 2018

Neal was like a brother to me he and spent more time together when I was coming than he and my sister. Neal was a great friend had many great times I will never forget. We parted ways for awhile but was never out of my mind. I will never forget him and will always love him for the part he played in my life. Glad he is at home in peace with his mom and dad and my sister. Forever my friend. Love you

Wayne Culbreth

Family

January 14, 2018

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

Gary & Sheila Foster

January 13, 2018

I am truly sorry for your loss. We are your neighbors at 1750 Harrogate that came when we heard your call for help, and tried to assist with CPR. Please call on us anytime you need help with your lawn, pets, errands,or just a listening ear. Praying for peace and comfort that Jesus provides during a difficult time.
The Strickland Family

January 13, 2018

I am truly sorry to hear of Neal's passing. I have very fond memories of working with him when I worked at the credit union. Such a nice guy! I know he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

B Joyner

January 13, 2018

Love and praying for you all.

Connie Moss

January 12, 2018

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