Edward Lee Baker

Edward Lee Baker, 70, of Rocky Mount, Va., and formerly of Raysal, W.Va., went to be with his Savior on Monday, September 8, 2008. There to greet him were his parents, Robert Lee and Maude Baker; his infant son, Steven Ray; son, Daniel Cephas; infant sister, Virginia; and brothers, Harold and Cowan Baker. He was also reunited with many more loved ones and friends. In the early 70's Ed pastured the Church of the Living God in Garland, W.Va., and served on the Board for the District. He was most happy and proud to have formed the Gospel Singing Baker Family of Yukon, W.Va. He enjoyed singing with his family at many numerous revivals and benefit concerts. Also one of his favorite past times was Coon Hunting and he enjoyed doing this with Zac, his brothers and friends. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Doris June Smith Baker, of whom he was married to for 52 years this past May; his sons and their spouses, Bradley Lee and Lori Baker, of Glade Hill, Brian and Joyce Baker, of Penhook, and Zac Toney, of the home; his daughters and their spouses, Danita and Joe Sheets, of Boones Mill, Dianne and Bobby Whitt, of Rocky Mount, Beverly and Joe Rutter, of Rocky Mount, Devinna Toney, of Roanoke, and Kim and Don Armstrong, of Penhook; his loving grandchildren, Jenny Sheets Taylor (Chris), Sarah Sheets Scott, Candice Whitt Fagg (Brian), Ashley Rutter, Bradley Baker, Brandie Baker, Joseph Sheets, Robert Whitt, Joshua Whitt, Brandon Armstrong and Erica Baker. He was a great-grandfather to four great-grandchildren, Audrey Sprangler, Gabriel Scott, Josiah Rutter and Miracle Scott. His surviving sisters are Ruby Hall, of Indiana, and Yvonne Hamilton, of Lindside, W.Va.; and his brothers, Daris Baker, of Raysal, W.Va., Bobby Baker, of Bluewell, W.Va., Gerald Baker and Michael Baker, both of Lindside, W.Va. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, from Rocky Mount Church of God with Pastor Travis Gore and the Rev. Charles Rose officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Pastor Travis Gore, Dr. Robert Strong, and Carilion Hospice of Franklin County for their love and support during our loved one's illness. A very special thank you to Dr. Lindsay Sherrard for her compassion shown to our father. May God richly bless you all. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.