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Obituary For James Willis Baker
MR. JAMES WILLIS (“BILL”) BAKER – AGE 85, - Of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born on November 22, 1938 to the late George Washington Baker and Evelyn Yates Baker. He was preceded by his wife, Marion Bonds and brother George Calvin Baker. He was employed at World Carpets and Mohawk Industries as a Company Truck Driver for over forty-three years. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, hunting, baseball, and cars.
Survivors are his loving son, Patrick Leverne Baker; one sister, Sarah Ruth Baker Hardson; three brothers, Henry (Myra) Baker, Perry Baker, and Johnny (Gloria) Baker; one aunt, Georgette Yates; devoted bonus daughter, Dorothy Beck; grandchildren, Kobie Willis Baker, Hylley Bates, Tevin Whistenut; great grandchildren; a dear friend, Cherry Hart; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; godchild, Amber Beck; other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3:30 P. M. at the Chapel of Willis Funeral Home, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia, 30721 with Dr. Jerry D. Jones and other Ministers officiating. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 12:00 noon on December 15, 2023. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
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Mr.Baker was my neighbor. I will never forget his kind gestures! Always offering us kids snacks and candies in the neighborhood. He truly loved taking care of his garden and home. May God bless his family. I will forever cherish the memories!
We are sending our love and prayers. Mr. Baker was a friendly man we would sit and talk on his front porch laughing about different things. May God continue to comfort and strengthen the family in days ahead. Love, Bishop Claud and Marlene Jones/Church of Deliverance Church family
A great Man. prayers for the family at this time. So sorry for your loss!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family . Willis was a great man. Ray and Kathy Poarch
To the Baker Family's Willis was a joy . Truly will be missed. Robert and Sherry ONeal sending our condolences , prayers and love.
Weeping may endure the night but joy comes in the morning Don't allow the sadness of this hour overshadow the joy of this season Marvib L Henderson Kent OH
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Praying for the Baker Family. Faye Murray
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
