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Orivel Baker Obituary
Orivel William Baker, 85, of Browntown, Virginia, passed away peacefully Friday, August 26, 2022 at Shenandoah Senior Living in Warren County.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Inurnment will be private.
Orivel was born March 20, 1937 in Browntown, Virginia, son of the late Clarence Sr. and Mozel Henry Baker.
Orivel was a U.S. Army Veteran, a lifetime member of the Izaak Walton League and a member of the American Legion Giles B. Cook Post 53.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Lois "Mettie" Campbell Baker of Front Royal; special niece, Benda S. Dodd of Winchester; three sisters, Nannie Sue Cornell, Beverly Stefko and Eleanor Weaver; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Orivel was preceded in death by his son, William S. Baker; sisters, Helen VanderArk, Elizabeth Kailan and Ida Mae Hagen; and brothers, Clarence Baker Jr., Norman "Teedle" Baker and Osbourne Ott Baker.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 4 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or the Warren County Chapter IWLA, P.O. Box 556, Front Royal, VA (please indicate in the memo if you would like your contribution earmarked for any particular purpose or program).
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
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Josh
September 28, 2022
Baker Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to say I have a lot of fond memories of spending time with Mr. Baker and Mrs. Baker when I was a kid. I would run up to their house for running practice for high school XC for years and would hope to see them outside to say hi. My family would drive down brown town road and end it with a visit with Mr. Baker working on his walnut de-husking process many times. I would wave to Mrs. Baker every chance I got riding the school bus past their house as she tended to the garden outside. I learned the value of hunting animals, through Mr. Baker´s vast collection of deer and turtles. I also got to spend some time with him with his stories about Berlin and his time spent in the military. My family appreciated his kindness and knowledge and will surely miss him. I wish you all the best.
Your sister Beverly
September 8, 2022
Orville,
Now that you have answered Mama's call and have gone home for supper time, may you enjoy and rest in peace.
Jeb and Becky Hockman, Henrico, Va.
August 31, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Orivel's passing. He and Lois were such comfort to us when Jeb's Mom passed away years back. Our sympathy to Lois. Orivel was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Virginia Kincaid
August 30, 2022
With sincerest sympathy of losing you, Uncle Orivel. So glad we were able to share all those many (Baker) family reunions at Isaac Walton, with you and Aunt Lois. Glen and I, as well as our kids and granddaughter, have so many wonderful memories from all those reunions. I´m hoping you are having your own heavenly reunion with all those that have gone before us! I will continue to keep Aunt Lois in my prayers.
Love,
Virginia Lynn & Glen (Kincaid)
Elizabeth City, NC
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