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Rev. William Leroy Baker

Rev. William Leroy Baker obituary

William Baker Obituary

Rev. William Leroy Baker, age 92, of Royal Oak, died on January 11, 2013. During WWII, Bill served in the Navy. As a Free Methodist minister, he faithfully served the Lord his whole life. He also worked 38 years for Hilzingers Ace Hardware in Royal Oak. His memory lives on in all who knew him and the lives he touched. Loving husband of the late Mildred. Dear father of Lynette (Ron) Carpenter, Gary (Linda) Baker, Melodie (Greg) Maxfield, and Mark (Vicki) Baker. He is survived by 10 grandchildren; and many great- grandchildren and great- great- grandchildren. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends Monday 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Christian Memorial Cemetery. Suggested memorials to Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, Ortonville. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Daily Tribune on Jan. 13, 2013.

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MelSue Pineview

January 7, 2014

Miss him dearly, still think of him often, Family is always in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you always... Love Always Melaine and Sue

Tom Brown

January 15, 2013

Bill was always a big help to me while working at Hilzinger's back in the 80's. Sad to hear of his passing. He will certainly be missed.

Lori @ Pineview

January 14, 2013

Until God took you home you continued to touch people's life's. We love you & miss you.

William Terman

January 14, 2013

I remember that Uncle Bill took my wife, Alice, and me to Petersburg, MI to get us a new car. He was always so thoughtful to everyone.

Michele, Tim, Devin & Connor Maxfield

January 14, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the family...

Nelly Bermudez

January 12, 2013

I'm going to miss him lots very nice man always a joker lolo always said nice things going miss u bill !!! Pineview not going be the same with out you!!!

Susan Amedire

January 12, 2013

We Will Always Love You!!

January 12, 2013

I will never forget my Uncle Bill and the pic inside his foot locker......He will be remembered by the Heimberger boys...Dave, Leon, Rollie and Dale...

Susan Amedure

January 12, 2013

The girls at Pine View are going to miss him like crazy. He was a big part of our lives, we all enjoyed taking care of him. He was the most kindest, sweetest, caring gentle man we ever met. You will be missed by all of us.

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