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Richard Baker Obituary
Lakeland, FL - Richard Baker, age 71, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on February 26, 2020.
A native of Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of late Richard and Grace Baker.
Survivors include his wife Sherrie Baker of 49 years, children, Amanda Freeman (James), Melissa Hollingsworth (Dustin), sister Delores (Dee) Davidson, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Baker. Richard served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He worked for Midstate Uniform, McGee Tire and retired from Safeway Supermarket. Richard enjoyed fishing, surfing, and softball.
Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 10am - 11am with Memorial service from 11am-12pm with a reception to follow at Victory Church Chapel. 1401 Griffin Road, Lakeland, Florida, 33710.
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Mary B Collins
February 21, 2025
I pray that you are doing well. I'm sure that God has taken you thru this loss of your sweet Richard.
I love you and hope to see you in the future.
James Marble
March 10, 2020
Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Richard at Safeway in Salisbury. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Mary Collins
March 8, 2020
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I know you have many happy memories
that the two of you shared.
Will keep you and your family lifted up in prayer.
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