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James Arthur Baker, Jr.

06/18/1944 - 01/17/2026

Obituary For James Arthur Baker, Jr.

James Arthur Baker, Jr.

Sunrise:
June 18, 1944

Sunset:
January 17, 2026

James Arthur Baker, Jr., 81, of Tampa, Florida entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, Florida.

PUBLIC VIEWING:

Friday, January 30, 2026
12:00 pm-7:00 pm

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 pm
Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church
709 S. Ridge Avenue
Tifton, Georgia

INTERMENT:

Oakridge Cemetery
Magnolia Drive
Tifton, Geogia

REPAST:

Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church Annex
709 S. Ridge Avenue
Tifton, Georgia

Care has been entrusted to Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home. Please visit www.nixonfh.net to share condolences.

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I will deeply miss Uncle James. My earliest memory of him was when he sat in my grandma Dorothy's house and did magic tricks with us kids. He always showed a calm and soothing demeanor. Uncle James seemed to have an inner peace about him that we should all desire to have. I will miss the fishing trips in Tampa and in Tifton. I will also miss hearing about how much he loved the baked hen that my father would prepare for him. May God comfort and bless Aunt Ruby, cousin Mike as well as the rest of the Baker family.

Brian Pettiford

Henry and I will miss Uncle James, who had a kind, gentle spirit. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Tasha and Henry Pettiford

Tasha and Henry Pettiford

My family's condolences to you, Aunt Ruby. Uncle James was a kind and gentle soul. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Cassandra Pettiford-Landsberg

Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. James Arthur Baker Jr., praying for your comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult hour. The Smith Family

Virginia Smith Brown

With deepest sympathy to Ruby Lee and family may God comfort you in your heart during this time of Sorrow joyce pettiford Tony Pettiford Apryl P Folsom we care

Joyce pettiford

Rest in peace my dear husband. You will always remain my love

Ruby pettiford Baker

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

Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home | Tifton, GA

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