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Brandon Baker Obituary

Brandon Kyle Baker, age 31, of Union Mills, formerly of Marion, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. A native of McDowell County, Brandon was born on June 11, 1976 to George Baker Jr. of Marion and Sandra Miller of Marion. He was self-employed as a carpenter and will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother and friend to many. Brandon was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two sons, Brennon Kyle Baker and Kaden Glenn Baker; a sister, Nicole Baker Waycaster; paternal grandparents, George and Bobbie Baker; and maternal grandmother, Julia Mae Lewis, all of Marion. A memorial service will be held today, Aug. 20, 2007 at 3 p.m. at Glenwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Brewer officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Glenwood Baptist Church College Fund at P.O. Box 218, Glenwood, N.C. 28737. Westmoreland Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. An online register is available under OBITUARIES at www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The McDowell News from Aug. 20 to Aug. 27, 2007.

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Angela J Short

January 22, 2021

After all these years, you are still truly loved and missed. You are always in my heart. Until we meet again.......

Kaycee Price

September 7, 2007

Brandon and I were together for 2 years and he was a great person. I think about him often and he definitely left a lasting impression on me and my life. His family is in my prayers and I am sorry that I was unable to make it to his services. Rest in peace Brandon, you will be missed!!

Jean Willis

August 28, 2007

Sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you in this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edna Sherrer

August 23, 2007

Know that others are thinking about you during this very difficult time in your life.

David Ramsey

August 21, 2007

There are many fond memories from times past when my son Cameron spent many hours playing with Brandon when they were young. May God bless Brandon and his family.

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