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Lloyd Baker Obituary

BISHOPVILLE - Lloyd H. Baker, 93, widower of Ella Mae Holloman Baker, died Monday, September 26, 2011, at his home.

Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late James Baker and the late Vinie Davis Baker. Mr. Baker was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and had retired from SONOCO. He was a member of Bishopville Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen Watts (Bernie) of Bishopville; two brothers, Willard Baker (Ella Jane) and Louis Baker (Thelma), both of Bishopville; four sisters, Alva Dority and Nell Keely, both of Sumter, Sara Godwin of Bishopville, and Ruby Jean Parker (William) of Bethune; one grandson, Rusty Watts (Misty) of Bishopville; and three great-grandchildren, Austin Huntley, McKenzie Watts and Bryce Watts.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. B.R. Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Masonic rites.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hancock- Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 3297 Camden Hwy.

Memorials may be made to Bishopville Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 263, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Published by The State on Sep. 28, 2011.

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Terri Hopkins Camp

October 3, 2011

Karen & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss and I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Mr. Lloyd was a very special person and I know that he will be missed.

Larry and Dianne Williams

September 28, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort your hearts in the days to come. All of you will be in our prayers. Dianne and

Carolyn and MD Davis

September 28, 2011

Words can not ease the pain of a loss, but we wanted you to know that your are in our prayers.My Lloyd was a good man and will be missed.

September 28, 2011

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. May God continue to bless you and keep you in his care. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Curtis and Judy Kelley

September 28, 2011

Hi Karen:

I'm thinking of you and sending warm wishes your way. So sorry -- Gayle Baker, Alexandria, VA

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