Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | Durham, NC

Obituary For Carl Haywood Baker, Sr.

Carl Haywood Baker, Sr., the eldest of the late Rev. and Mrs. John Haywood William Baker and Laura Mae Murphy Baker, was born in Kinston, N.C. on November 10, 1951. He was surrounded by his loving family as he departed his life on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Antioch Baptist Church (1415 Holloway St. Durham, N.C), with Reverend Prince Raney Rivers (of Union Baptist Church) officiating. There will be a visitation from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm where friends and loved ones can attend the viewing and greet the family from a distance. To remain safe and cautious of Covid-19, everyone is required to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing. We ask that anyone experiencing cold/flu-like symptoms not attend. If you wish to join the celebration virtually, we invite you join via Zoom, click the livestream button at the top of page or click Watch Video at end of page.

Carl's wish was to be cremated so in lieu of burial flowers, any gifts or contributions can be sent to the family home in Durham, NC or to 255 W MLK Blvd Unit 406 Charlotte NC 28202.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings, visits and services. All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home.

Guest Book

Pam Green

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I pray God will keep the Baker Family in a time like this. Carl was known for his smile. Bruce Holloway

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Dear Cora, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You have my sincere condolences. I pray God give you comfort and peace during this most trying time. Love, Elois Cannady

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Baker Family, May God continue to bless and keep you now and always. Mr. Baker was a kind man, and I will always remember his big smile! Erica Holloway, Bowie, MD

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Condolences to the family. We have treasured memories of the great years at Northern Telecom / Nortel. RIH... prayers for the family... Michael & Tammy Jones

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Cora and family. I am so so sorry to hear of the passing of Carl, Sr. I am praying for your comfort, strength and healing. Much Love and Prayers. Deborah Ruffin and family..

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My goodness, to my dear Cora, Syreeta, and Carl Jr., I'm am deeply saddened at the passing of Carl Sr. Seems like yesterday all of us growing up in Mt. Zoar, then transitioning to Rehoboth, and finally following our own journey. To know all of you and be considered friends and a member of your family is truly a blessing. With God's love, kindness, grace and comfort this too shall you overcome. And we rest in the comfort knowing Carl Sr was no stranger to God our Father. He is resting...well done thy good and faithful servant is my prayer and resolve that those words he heard we shall hear also. ~Jeff Thomas

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My condolences to the family Maybell and Kenneth Roper

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Cora, we are so sorry to hear about Carl's passing. We enjoyed and will cherish our last conversation with him. We will keep your family in prayer. Art & Delores Moore

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My sincerest condolences to the Baker family. I celebrate with you the life of Carl Baker Sr.

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My condolences and prayers for the family. I worked with Carl at Northern Telecom. He was a nice man. Christine Currie

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Cora, Syreeta, JR.; Baker and Morgan Family We are praying for your strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. We love y'all.... Carl, Shirley, Karla and Jenna Ragland

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My sincerest condolences

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Streets, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You and the family have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I am here if you need anything. ❤️Stacey

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God is with you and so are my prayers. Carlotta

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The loss of a loved one is always hard no matter the circumstances in which the loved one passed. Our hearts are broken and only time can begin to start the healing process. God will be with you every step of the way to comfort and keep you. Cry if you need to it is a part of the healing process. You are all in my prayers.

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Cora, JR, Serita and Grand kids, May God comfort you during your time of loss Our prayers are with you Dilthra

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My condolences to the Baker family.So sorry to hear about Carl.Praying for the family.Nortel family for life.Bernadette B.Daniels and Family

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Sorry for your loss. He will surely be missed.Sending condolences. I worked with Carl,he always kept a smile on his face.

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ABBIE S. HICKS

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ABBIE S. HICKS

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ABBIE S. HICKS

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So sad to hear of your passing. Joanne please know that I am here for you. Mary Hall

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Cora, Syreeta & JR, so sorry to hear about the passing of Carl. I remember him always making a person laugh or smile. I will keep you in my prayers. Ann Gray

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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