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James Baker Obituary
Owensville, IN
James S. Baker III, 65, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
He was born December 8, 1948 in Evansville the son of James S. Baker II and Phyllis (Dragoo) Beck.
Jim was a graduate of Owensville High School class of 1967 received a Bachelors Degree in Management from USI. Served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the VFW Post 2714. Jim was one of the founders of the Gibson County Nam Vets.
He is survived by his wife Debbie (Straw) Baker; sons, James S. Baker IV and Jonathan ( Lenay) Baker; 2 grandchildren, Olivia and Teagan James Baker; 3 brothers, John G. Lauderdale (Steve), Jeffrey (Jane) Baker, John (Andrea) Baker; Step-mother, Josie Baker; Step-children, Chris (Amanda) Straw, Emily (Mitchell) Stuckey; step-grandchildren, Blake and McKenzie Stuckey, Alexander and Issac Straw.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Corellen (Ashby) Baker, July 8, 2010.
Services will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville with Bart Newton officiating. Burial will be in the Owensville Cemetery with military graveside services being conducted by the retired military veterans.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.holdersfuneralhome.com
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Joseph E. Filipczak
July 5, 2014
Our condolences from Marine Corps League Detachment 1090 to the family of Marine Baker.
Joseph E. Filipczak, USMCR
Evansville, IN
Yvonne Basinger
June 30, 2014
Debbie my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
June 30, 2014
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment and Infusion Staff
Dennis Schmitt
June 29, 2014
Debbie and family I worked with Jim at Emge's and he always made me laugh and was a good man.Be at peace knowing he is in heaven.
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KEISTON HOLLOWAY
June 29, 2014
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
June 29, 2014
Debbie and Jim I cannot tell you how sorry we are.If you need anything at all don't heitate to call. My heart and prayers are with all of you.Theresa Patteron
Mary Lucas
June 28, 2014
Debbie, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Reavis Lucas
Debbie Baker
June 28, 2014
To My Jim...It's only been 1 day and I feel lost without you..I miss your voice, your smile, your touch of your hand in my mine.I miss you saying I Love you and our way we did our kiss across the room to each other.. You were the light in my life and even though we had a short time together I will hold it all in my heart for ever. You were and always will be my heart..I know you are at peace and no pain..You are in heaven with all those you loved that went before..Always know my Jim how much you were loved by me and much it hurts being left behind without you..as our favorite song God gave me You even though it was for a little while it was done with joy and happiness being with you..Love you always ..Your Debbie
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