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James Vincent Aubrey Baker

07/05/1948 - 01/30/2026

Obituary For James Vincent Aubrey Baker

Mr. James β€œLap” Baker, 77, of Clinton, Mississippi, was born on July 5, 1948, to John Lee Baker and Catherine King Baker in Picayune, Mississippi. Mr. Lap Baker was a retired professional city planner who passed peacefully at his home on January 30, 2026.

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Services

Public Visitation

Feb
12
Westhaven Funeral Home

3580 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Omega Services

Feb
13
Lynch Street C.M.E. Church

2175 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39209

9:30 AM
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Celebration Services

Feb
13
Lynch Street C.M.E. Church

2175 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39209

11:00 AM
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Interment

Feb
13
Cedarwood Memorial Park

340 New Market Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39209

1:00 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Lap was an omega star when I became part of the Que family at JSU. He was one to assure our safety. On behalf of the "Funky 14," endurance maters, service counts, and eternal preparation is necessary. Expressions of condolences to the family. πŸ’œ

Otis Payne

Lap I will miss you so much! You will always hold a place in my heart. Your family will always be in my heart and in my prayers. You made my time with you a dream that was always filled with life. Soldier it is time to rest and be at peace.

Pastor Shirley Lewis Barnett

To the family of James Lap Baker,he will be missed. Rest assured he will be singing and meeting with family members. Love and Prayers are sentπŸ™

Janice Woodward

Brother Baker will always be remembered for his wit and determination in times of adversity. We thank God for his example.

Hugh Green

Prayers for comfort and strength to endure. Thoughts of love to our family.

Dallas & Gwendolyn Sutton

Friendship is a blessing...one of the most precious gifts that life could ever send. I will miss our once-a-week conversations. Thankyou my brother for being "my friend".

Lee A. Bernard, Jr

My brother May your spirit Rest in Peace in Omega Chapter. Your legacy as a man that truly loved Omega will live forever and your brothers will remember and love you forever. β™ŽοΈπŸ’œ

Howard Derrick

Omega Man you were a wonderful friend, and you made my college years a. lasting experience I will truly miss you. My prayers are with your family. Miss Omega of 1972 always and forever, Tonia Williams.

Tonia Young Williams

Lap was a wonderful friend. He sang at my wedding over 30 yrs ago. Peace to the family

Lynn Wade

Our sincere condolences are extended to the family of James "Lap" Baker. We will miss him.

Linda Boyd and Edgar Crosby

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

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | MS

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