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Vernon Baker Obituary

Vernon Hunter Baker, 87, of Blacksburg, Va., died July 11, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 15, 2009.

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Jim and Dianna Dailey

July 15, 2009

It was a pleasure each time I had the opportunity to talk with Dr Baker. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Staff of WKNA

July 14, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Brenda Merritt

July 14, 2009

Brenda and the staff of WYVK & WMPO will greatly miss Dr. Baker's kindness and humor. A life well lived is a blessing to us all. We send our love and prayers to Mrs. Baker, Eddie and the entire family.

Brian and Lorren Sumner

July 14, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Ben and Linda Ferguson

July 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Baker family in your time of sadness.

Rief Herman

July 13, 2009

God bless the Baker Family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

SHIRLEY HAWKINS

July 12, 2009

MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND STRENGTH

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