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Ronald Baker Obituary
Asheville - Ronald Earl Baker, 75, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital.
Born in Buncombe County, his parents were the late Joseph and Jamie Fitzgerald Baker. He retired with the Charles George Veterans Medical Center, was a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Marine Corp and was a member of Groce United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald E. Baker, II (Lina) of Gastonia and Paul Baker (Allison) of Point Pleasant, NJ; one daughter, Kelly Romero (Manny) of Gastonia; and seven grandchildren. Additional family members include Joseph Duncan Baker and Jamie McKinney both of Asheville.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. Rev. Gerald Davis will officiate. Burial will be Monday, April 9, at 12 Noon at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
The online memorial is available at grocefuneralhome.com.
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Angela Cox
April 2, 2021
Remembering my very favorite uncle, when I was a girl visiting North Carolina, and could not sleep. You would make me a peanut butter sandwichs and sit with me in the kitchen, telling me that it would all be ok. It did turn out well.
Thank you and remembering you fondly,
Your Niece,
Angela
Ben Tarpley
April 1, 2019
Enjoyed visiting with my friend prior to his passing. Always full of humor Ronnie would always make you smile. So much of our conversation centered around his pride for his children and grandchildren. He held no grudges in life. May Ron rest in peace and may his kindness always be remembered.
Angela White-Cox
April 8, 2017
Uncle Ronnie, was my favorite Uncle. He tried to look after me. I will miss him. Years later when I found out the guy I was dating (my Husband) had been a Marine, I thought of Uncle Ronnie and thought "he must be okay". It has been years, but I will miss him.
D L
April 8, 2017
Consider just one of God's many expressions of care for us: You will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. (Jeremiah 29:12) Yes, our Heavenly Father has always been willing to listen to those who humbly turn to him in prayer. May your heartfelt prayers to God bring you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
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April 8, 2017
Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus.
John 11:35 We weep along with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope.
Rom. 15:4
Ben Tarpley
April 6, 2017
I have a lot of good memories with Ronnie. When I visited him a few months ago, we laughed at funny moments from decades ago as though they happened yesterday. His face filled with smiles as he talked about Ronn, Paul and Kelly and his grandchildren. I am glad he always considered me his friend. May his wit and humor live forever.
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