Vernon Elmo Baker, age 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Born in Edgecombe County on April 19, 1920, he was the son of the late Charlie Amber Baker and Mabel Walker Baker. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Baker Winters and Majetta Baker Robinson.
A self-taught craftsman, he enjoyed building and working with wood.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 72 years, Guildaroy Henry Baker; sons, Vernon Bradford Baker, and Van Brockton Baker and wife Susan, all of Rocky Mount; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; and several loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to remember Mr. Baker will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Bettie Kirkpatrick and Rev. James Proctor officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be held at the family cemetery in Whitakers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Barium Springs Home for Children, P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs NC 28010.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Sterling House for all their love and support during his stay and a special thanks to his private caregiver, Gloria Smith.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share 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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Saturday 12/29, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 12/29, 2:00 pm
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Van and Susan, I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your father Van but I’ve read sweet things Susan has said about him. Your father will be truly missed. May he rest in peace. Georgia Miller Phillips
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Rest in peace Daddy Baker. I will miss you and always love you. You were the best father-in-law ever!!!
As we make our way throu our journey of life, death is our final stop. The Bible gives us comfort in our time of grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend,Lazarous. (John1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. (John1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.