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Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 10a.m. at the Searcy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Butler officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home directing.
Baker was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Baker; two sisters, Edna Purcell and Katheryn Machen; three brothers, Robert Baker, Charles Baker and Harry Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Baker, Enterprise, Ala.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Mickey McCrummen, Enterprise, Ala., Elizabeth and Earl Stokes, Enterprise, Ala., Lynn and Frank Snapp, Enterprise, Ala.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Lora Baker, Dunn, N.C., John L. and Kim Baker, Enterprise, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Thornton, Prattville.
The family would like to give special thanks to DaySpring Hospice and Mid South Home Health for their care and concerns during Mr. Baker's illness.
Searcy Funeral Home of Enterprise, Ala., 334-347-2517, is in charge of the arrangments. Sign the guest book at www.eprisenow.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lee Dorsey
August 29, 2007
I was with John in the 90th in Germany and it was great to see him again at the 90th Reunions
Jena(Brown), Bill, Holly and Chase Hughes
August 28, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a special man who was always proud to share about his Children and Grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone your family.
Lonnie Haygood
August 28, 2007
Dear Peggy:
Betty and I were so sorry to learn of John's death and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
I will always be grateful to you and John for inviting me to dinner many, many times when we were in the Army together in Kaiserslautern, Germany in 1956-1957 and we had a lot of happy times together. As always, sometimes memories are all that we have left.
God Bless You.
All My Love,
Lonnie
Terre Johnson
August 28, 2007
John and Kim, and the rest of your family: I have just learned of your father's death by happening upon it at the Dothan Eagle website. Please know of my concern and prayers for you all at this time.
Benny Crocker
August 28, 2007
Peggy; I have a heavy heart today after reading the ledger. I'm so sorry to hear about John. I drove and rode many miles with him and he was always cheerful, smiling and a real joy to be around. I served with him on my last assignment in the army at DES. He was a real brother to me.
Wayne, Kay, Steven Duke
August 28, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time. May God give you peace.
Wayne, Kay and Steven Duke
Lynda Pouncey
August 28, 2007
Peggy we didn't know of John's passing until we read the paper. So sorry to hear.I have never met you, but if we can do anything for you or family please let us know. Kenneth and John talked. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Your backdoor neighbors. Kenneth & Lynda Pouncey
PAUL AND JUDY MCINTOSH
August 27, 2007
PEGGY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND FAMILY.
Bill Crouch
August 27, 2007
Peggy,
We were so sorry to learn of John's passing. It was a surprise as we had not been in touch lately. He was a great husband, father,and a great soldier. He loved the Army and his country. I will always have a special place in my heart for John,my Sergeant Major at the Test Acitity. God bless you and the family during this sad time.
Ange Kogutz
August 27, 2007
Mr. Baker-
I sang in your Girl's Chorus, Concert Choir, and Encores your very first years at EHS (1985-1988). I remember quite fondly singing every year at Fort Rucker for your dad, especially you singing "God Bless the USA" and the pride splashed across your father's face. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. "Peaches Hunt"
Melissa McCrummen Limppo
August 27, 2007
We are deeply sorry about the lose of Mr.Baker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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