J. C. Baker

1928 ∼ 2012

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Joseph Clarence Baker, Sr. was born September 26, 1928 to Amith Pugh and Louise Snider Baker in Little Pine Island, TX and passed away March 20, 2012 at his residence in Lumberton. Mr. Baker was a life-time resident of Lumberton, served in the Merchant Marines for two years, four years in the US Navy and was a retired iron worker.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with interment to follow in Leatherwood-Loeb Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

J.C. is survived by his children, Joseph Baker Jr. and wife, Debbie, Christine Stacey, Linda Singleton and husband, Jim, Charles Baker and wife, Kathryn, Beverly Lyons and husband, Mark, Tobie Baker, John Baker Sr. and wife, Pam; step-son, Aubrey Waller and wife; Jean; brothers, Daniel Baker and wife, Ailine and Phillip Baker and wife, Dolores; nineteen grandchildren; host of great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie; second wife, Etta Pauline; parents and four brothers.

Condolences

Andy Cortez March 26, 2024

Jay and family took me and my sister in when we were about homeless , we were very young.he was a nice man, .sorry to hear he has passed. Just want to say thank you to the whole family for your help ,I have alot of good memories that were life changing for me and my sister.

Anonymous March 26, 2012

Jay, Charles & Family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Eva Mae & Phillip Winegeart Eva Marie##imported-begin##Eva Provost##imported-end##

Anonymous March 25, 2012

Jay I am sorry about your Dad. My prayers are with you and Beverly and Charles and the rest of the family. Also Jo Ann and Roy Harmon sends their regets. We will keep you in our prayers.##imported-begin##Glynda Hunter##imported-end##

Anonymous March 25, 2012

Dear JC I really enjoyed the fun times I got to spend with you, may God bless you and keep you, I know your brothers are there to greet you and bring you home, rest in peace Love Carol##imported-begin##Carol Rainwater##imported-end##

Anonymous March 24, 2012

Rip Uncle Jay,, love from us in Houston.##imported-begin##Christie Baker##imported-end##

Anonymous March 24, 2012

RIP uncle jc. I wish i could have been around you alot more and got to know you i mean you being my dads brother and all. but, i did enjoy seeing u drive your golf cart to dads when i was over there. we miss you very much and will see you again one day w##imported-begin##Danielle Baker Payne##imported-end##

Anonymous March 24, 2012

We are so sorry for the families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Victor and Cathy Grohman##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2012

I was so sorry to read of J.C.'s death. Mary Ann Landry Corgey##imported-begin##Mary Ann Landry Corgey##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2012

My Uncle. My friend. My hero.##imported-begin##Jesse Pugh Baker##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Baker family during this difficult time, May God give them all peace and comfort, and bring healing to their hearts within time .. May Mr. Baker R.I.P., and the memories he brought to his family and friends always liv##imported-begin##Keith Peavy##imported-end##

Anonymous March 22, 2012

I am so sorry for all of yall's lost. I know its a very sad time for the family my thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##MELESSIA MARBLE##imported-end##

Anonymous March 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.##imported-begin##Shanda Chappell Phillips##imported-end##

Anonymous March 22, 2012

Papa J, your passing lies deep in our hearts. Being your neighbor for the past four or so years has been more than a pleasure. It was a blessing. We'll always remember and will miss watching you come through the yard with your riding mower or golf cart br##imported-begin##Kenny/Cyndi Starnes##imported-end##