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EDWARD BAKER Obituary
Edward S. Baker "Ed" (Age 90)
Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by those who loved him most. Born in East Stone Gap, Virginia on October 21, 1926, Ed was the son of the late Harry K. and Gertrude (Hensley) Baker. A veteran of the United States Navy, Ed served his country from December 8, 1943 to May 24, 1946. Ed retired in 1998 from his management position at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. after 47 years with the company. He was an enthusiastic golfer with a colorful vocabulary, a proud Redskins football fan, and played the trombone in the Leisure World Band. Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy Marie (Collier) Baker; his daughter, Brenda E. Baker, of Reston, VA; grandchildren, Michelle Bluhm, of Cornelius, NC and Sharon (David) Johnson, of Vienna, VA; great-grandchildren, Zachary Bluhm, of Chapel Hill, NC, Tanner Bluhm, of Cornelius, NC and Grayson Johnson, of Vienna, VA; a sister, Julia (Dody) Sinclair of East Stone Gap, VA. He is predeceased by his one brother and four sisters. A tribute to Ed's life can be found at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com/obituaries. The family will honor and commemorate Ed's life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Brother's graveside funeral service to be held Monday April 3, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations can be made to Vitas Healthcare (www.vitascommunityconnection.org/community-connection/donate) or the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp). Online condolences may be expressed at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.
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April 5, 2017
My condolences to the family,may the words at 1peter5:7 comfort you in knowing that God really does care about you in this time of grief
Marie Crump
April 3, 2017
Dot and family, my sincere condolences for the passing of Brother.
April 3, 2017
God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116 : 15. EJC. GA.
April 3, 2017
Our condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. We are thinking of you at this difficult time, and hoping that you find comfort in your memories of happier moments.
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Missy
April 3, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of or love one. Sending my prayers and condolences. May you continue to lean upon God for comfort to help you endure during this time. Psalms 146:5,6.
AC
April 1, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.
Missy
April 1, 2017
My condolences to your family. May god give you the strength to endure your sorrow. My thoughts are with you.
March 31, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family,
May fond memories, love of family and friends be of comfort to your family. And may God's words at Isa 41:10 strengthen and fortify you during this very difficult time.
March 31, 2017
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in reading 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. May the God of Comfort provide your family with the peace and comfort that only he can give.
RT
March 31, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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