Josiah Duncan Baker
August 3, 1932 ~ April 25, 2015
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Josiah Duncan "Buck" Baker, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Buck was born on August 3, 1932, in Nash County and was a resident of the Coopers Community. He and his brother were lifelong partners in the family farming and cattle business. He had the Reserve Champion Steer at the Eastern Carolina Fat Stock Show in 1951.
Buck enjoyed people. He shared his compassion for his fellow man and was always willing to help others. He had a kind and humorous word for everyone and was held in high regard by all. He was an honorary member of the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department.
He graduated from Coopers High School in 1951 and attended Oak Ridge Military Institute. He served in the United States Army from 1953 through 1955.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Darlor Pridgen Baker; Son, Josiah Duncan Baker, Jr.; brother, William Otho Baker, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Otho Baker and Addie Pridgen Baker; brothers, James Purvis Baker and Walter Edison Baker; sister, Ruth Baker Christie; and brother-in-law, Walter E. Christie, Jr.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Paul Weaver and Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 5326 London Church Road, Elm City or to other charities.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 4/27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 4/28, 2:00 pm
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Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
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When I saw Buck he was like a Grandfather figure always giving advice and always asked how my family and kids were doing. Always asking how my farming was doing. He will be missed. Love you Uncle Buck may God bless you in your travels thru Heaven. Love Jason Pridgen & Family
A fine gentleman. A true southern gentleman. He was kind and generous to everyone. All who knew him will miss him. My heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Baker , Duncan and all the family. Sincerely, Ricky Sharpe
BUCK WAS A FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR LIVING JUST UP THE ROAD FROM ME AND BONITA . LOVED TALKING TO HIM AND THE MANY STORIES HE TOLD OVER THE YEARS . OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DUNCAN AND MRS BAKER AT THIS TIME . CURTIS PELT
Every time I walked in D & J grocery as a kid now to an adult Mr. Buck Baker would always have words of encouragement and guidence , he was truly a great person and will be missed dearly, will always be in my memories.
I will always cherish the words of wisdom that Mr. Baker shared with me over the 4 short years that i knew him. He was a ray of sunshine on alot of cloudy days for me, he gave me words of praise that i missed getting from my own father. He was truely a great person and i feel honored to have met him. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to you Duncan and to Mrs. Baker. Robin Lewis
Deanie and Duncan, So sorry to hear about Buck’s passing. I have fond memories of Buck when I was a child visiting my grandparent’s nearby. I know my parents cherish the long standing friendship they continue to share with each of you. My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Wanda Tingen Straub
Duncan & Mrs. Baker, Just wanted to let you know, how hurt I was to have heard of Mr. Baker’s passing. I had a lot of good times with him when I saw him up at D&J Groc. We would cut the fool together laughing together and have our little talks. I learn alot things from him just listen to him talk. We would talk about how this would as changed. We did alot of talking about garden, so times I would ask him question on some problems I was having with my garden and other things. I really enjoyed making him laugh. Every time he see me he would tell how good those tomatoes were I gave him, I was so glad to have made him happy. Duncan I’m hear for you if when you see me at the store if you just want to talk. If there’s anything I can do for you and your mom just let me know. I’M GOING TO REALLY MISS HIM. I’ll keep you and your mom in my prays. LOL Annette Bunn ( tomato Lady)
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duncan we were so very saddened to hear the passing of your dad just remember u and your family are sheltered in gods arms pease let us know if yall need anything we love ya samantha barnes and mike rowe
I was ALWAYS so happy to see Mr. Baker come into the bank when I worked at PNB many moons ago. We all loved talking to, and with him. He was always so pleasant. We are so sorry for your loss, and for the loss to the community. What a pleasure it was to know him! Love, Charles and Debbie Winstead
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
I am sorry I was not able to be there but am thinking about you and I will always remember Buck as my life-long best friend. We had many good experiences and good times together. Marvin Carpenter
Many memories from my childhood up at the store and listening to the stories from Mr. Buck and many others that when you look back on it were truly great times. Sitting around and telling stories unfortunately is a dying art form these days. My prayers are with the Baker family during this time of loss. Jim Cockrell