Albert Baker

Albert Lee Baker PORTSMOUTH - Albert Lee Baker, 88, of the 2000 block of Evergreen Place, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Nov. 8, 2010. Born in Joliff, Va., he was a World War II veteran (Navy gunner's mate) and a Norfolk Naval Shipyard retiree (machinist). He was a faithful member of Fellowship United Church of Christ, Chesapeake, for more than 40 years. In January 2010, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 48 years, Jessie Mae Baker. Survivors include his loving daughters, Michelle B. Wilson (Mr. Lorene Wilson) of Dallas, Ga., and Allison R. Parker (Dr. Jules G. Parker) of Chesapeake; sister-in-law, Jeanette B. Brown of Portsmouth; loving aunt, Bernice Faircloth and a special cousin, Lena Ligon, both of Portsmouth; dedicated niece and caregiver, Karen B. Campbell of Chesapeake; a special adopted daughter, "Lil Jessie" Harris Chavis (Chanslar) of Indian Trail, N.C.; and a host of individuals who will miss him terribly including nieces, nephews, lifelong friends, caring neighbors and church family. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in Fellowship United Church of Christ, the Rev. Lilton Marks Sr. presiding. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Chesapeake. Viewing is in Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth. The family will receive visitors at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to the Fellowship United Church of Christ Capital Campaign.