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Samuel Baker Obituary
Broughton was the loving father of three children, Kemper Moody (Clay) of Fort Meade, MD, Julie Toirkens (Alex) of Bluffton and Samuel Broughton “Bee” Baker, III, (Carlisle) of Bluffton; a loyal brother to Peggy Lawton (Wesley) of Greenville and David Baker (Martha) of Manning; and a super “Poppy” of five grandchildren, Belton, William, and Jeffrey Moody, John Baker and Emarie Toirkens.
Broughton was a graduate of Clemson University and the MUSC Dental School, a United States Army veteran, a compassionate dentist. He was a member of Bethel Park United Methodist Church in Denmark and was loved and respected by his family, friends, patients, colleagues and the community .
A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Sunday, August 30, at Bethel Park United Methodist Church, 25 Beech Avenue, Denmark, SC, with the Rev. Judy Hames officiating. Family visitation will follow the service in the social hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Park United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, Denmark, SC 29042 or the American Cancer Society, 1-800-ACS-2345.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
www.stephensfuneralhome.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Baker
Raymon & Debra Johnson
September 1, 2009
Mimbee, Raymon and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Baker. Our prayers will be with you and your family. May God's rich blessings surround you all at this time.
Mary Bostick Grantham
September 1, 2009
Mimbee, I was so shocked and sadden to see Broughton's obiturary in our Florence paper. My heart goes out to you and your children. I know all too well how hard it is to lose your Dad at an early age. May God's love help you through this difficult time. All my Estill friends are very dear to me and I feel your loss.
Tessa Corbett
August 31, 2009
Mimbee, Mike and I just heard and we are so sorry. We would have seen you this weekend had we known. You are in our prayers. Broughton was a great person and dentist and we will miss him dearly! May God bless you and your family!
Michael Hightower
August 31, 2009
Mrs. Mimbee, I pray God will bless you and your family with comfort and peace during this time.
Dr.Baker was a great man. I will never forget his gesture of kindness he extended to me when my dad passed away while I was at Clemson.
Missy Williams
August 31, 2009
Mimbee, you and your family are in our thouhts and prayers. Dr. Baker will certainly be missed. God Bless!
August 31, 2009
Mrs. Mimbee, Kemper, Julie and B,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Allison Darnell
Peggy Bodiford
August 31, 2009
Mimbee, you and your family and office family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Baker was a wonderful man. He lived a true christian life. He was a caring gentle person. God bless each of you.
Jason Jordan
August 31, 2009
Mimbee,Bee,Kemper, and Family,
My prayers are certainly with you all. I love you all. God Bless.
Hope Youngblood
August 31, 2009
Mimbee and children, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time...please let your wonderful family memories outweigh the pain and sorrow of this time. I'm sure Broughton is enjoying himself on God's farm and is no longer in any pain. God Bless Love Hope & Kids
Cayce Frierson
August 31, 2009
We're sorry for your loss. God will get y'all through this. Our whole family will miss Dr. Baker, but we take comfort in knowing that he, Aunt Maggie, and Dad are together again. R.I.P. Dr. Baker. May you, Aunt Maggie, and Dr. Sunshine clean everyone's teeth in Heaven forever.
Beverly Martin
August 30, 2009
Mimbee, I am very saddened for your loss, Dr Baker was "my" dentist the only one that I would work on my teeth, which you know. My deepest simpathy to you and your childred and grandchildren. God Bless.
Carolyn & Danny Hutto
August 30, 2009
Mimbee, Danny and I will miss Dr. Baker. He was the greatest dentist and we always felt like he was our friend. He had a calming way about him that made us feel as ease when we were there. Our prayers are with you and your children. God will give you and your family comfort in your time of sorrow. We love you and will be thinking about you in the days to come.
Mary Lou Johnston
August 30, 2009
Mimbee, Mom (Jean Livingston) and I are both saddened by your loss. Mom often talks about the people she misses in Denmark and you and Dr. Baker are always mentioned with love and affection. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lettie Ginn
August 30, 2009
Mimbee, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your children in the days and weeks ahead.
Love In Christ,
Lettie
Rufus & Becky Morgan
August 30, 2009
So sorry to hear about Dr. Baker. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Charline Howard
August 30, 2009
Dr. Baker was a great dentist. He knew how to comfort me and calm me down because he knew that I was terrified of coming into the office. My prayers are with you Mrs. Baker. I hope you find that smile again that you always have on your face.
August 30, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers at this time of sorrow.
Janet Crosby, Estill, SC
Amy and Mary Ussery
August 30, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 30, 2009
We hope you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ron & Donna Harter
Florence, SC
August 30, 2009
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS......DR. BAKER WAS A GOOD DENTIST AND PERSON.
LINDA HARLEY STILL, BARNWELL, S. C.
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