In Memory of
Lt. James D. Baker
Funeral services for Lt. James D. Baker (Louisiana State Police Retired) 82, of Rayville, LA were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rayville at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home with Roger Johnson officiating. Internment with Louisiana State Police and Military honors were in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Brown – Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
James David Baker, Jimmy as he will be fondly remembered, was born to Dewey Sr. and Erline (Boles) Baker on October 10, 1925 in Rayville, LA. After losing his battle with cancer, he passed away comfortably at home Saturday, January 5, 2008, with family at his side.
Jimmy attended Rayville High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1943 where he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II and in the Panama Canal Zone during The Korean War. Leaving the Marines in 1951, Staff Sergeant "Bobwire" Baker returned home to Rayville and attended the Louisiana State Police Academy. After 25 years of honorable state service, Lieutenant "Stone-Face" Baker retired in 1975 and later worked for the Richland Parrish Sheriff's Department. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working and was famous for his exquisite hand-made boat paddles. He loved family, animals, and was always surrounded by his pets or backyard wildlife.
He is survived by his bride of over 53 years, Betty Jean (Curl) Baker of Rayville, daughter Karen DeLynn (Jeffrey) Shoemaker of Monroe, grandson Benjamin David (Sarah) Morris and great-grandson Carter David of Oak Grove, grandson Mitchell Shea (Rebecca) Morris of Archibald, step-granddaughter Jodie (Chris) Hager and step-great-grandchildren Victoria and Evan of New Carlisle, OH, step-granddaughter Amy Shoemaker of Aurora, CO, fellow-Marine Charles Willoughby of Rayville, numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brother Dewey Baker, Jr. and younger brother Marion Dill Baker.
Pallbearers were John Fragala, Tommy Thomason, David Thomason, John White, Charlie Heard, and Don French. Honorary pallbearers were all retired and active Louisiana State Police and retired Marines.
Lt. James D. Baker
Funeral services for Lt. James D. Baker (Louisiana State Police Retired) 82, of Rayville, LA were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rayville at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home with Roger Johnson officiating. Internment with Louisiana State Police and Military honors were in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Brown – Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
James David Baker, Jimmy as he will be fondly remembered, was born to Dewey Sr. and Erline (Boles) Baker on October 10, 1925 in Rayville, LA. After losing his battle with cancer, he passed away comfortably at home Saturday, January 5, 2008, with family at his side.
Jimmy attended Rayville High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1943 where he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II and in the Panama Canal Zone during The Korean War. Leaving the Marines in 1951, Staff Sergeant "Bobwire" Baker returned home to Rayville and attended the Louisiana State Police Academy. After 25 years of honorable state service, Lieutenant "Stone-Face" Baker retired in 1975 and later worked for the Richland Parrish Sheriff's Department. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working and was famous for his exquisite hand-made boat paddles. He loved family, animals, and was always surrounded by his pets or backyard wildlife.
He is survived by his bride of over 53 years, Betty Jean (Curl) Baker of Rayville, daughter Karen DeLynn (Jeffrey) Shoemaker of Monroe, grandson Benjamin David (Sarah) Morris and great-grandson Carter David of Oak Grove, grandson Mitchell Shea (Rebecca) Morris of Archibald, step-granddaughter Jodie (Chris) Hager and step-great-grandchildren Victoria and Evan of New Carlisle, OH, step-granddaughter Amy Shoemaker of Aurora, CO, fellow-Marine Charles Willoughby of Rayville, numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brother Dewey Baker, Jr. and younger brother Marion Dill Baker.
Pallbearers were John Fragala, Tommy Thomason, David Thomason, John White, Charlie Heard, and Don French. Honorary pallbearers were all retired and active Louisiana State Police and retired Marines.
In Memory of
Lt. James D. Baker
Funeral services for Lt. James D. Baker (Louisiana State Police Retired) 82, of Rayville, LA were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rayville at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home with Roger Johnson officiating. Internment with Louisiana State Police and Military honors were in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Brown – Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
James David Baker, Jimmy as he will be fondly remembered, was born to Dewey Sr. and Erline (Boles) Baker on October 10, 1925 in Rayville, LA. After losing his battle with cancer, he passed away comfortably at home Saturday, January 5, 2008, with family at his side.
Jimmy attended Rayville High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1943 where he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II and in the Panama Canal Zone during The Korean War. Leaving the Marines in 1951, Staff Sergeant "Bobwire" Baker returned home to Rayville and attended the Louisiana State Police Academy. After 25 years of honorable state service, Lieutenant "Stone-Face" Baker retired in 1975 and later worked for the Richland Parrish Sheriff's Department. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working and was famous for his exquisite hand-made boat paddles. He loved family, animals, and was always surrounded by his pets or backyard wildlife.
He is survived by his bride of over 53 years, Betty Jean (Curl) Baker of Rayville, daughter Karen DeLynn (Jeffrey) Shoemaker of Monroe, grandson Benjamin David (Sarah) Morris and great-grandson Carter David of Oak Grove, grandson Mitchell Shea (Rebecca) Morris of Archibald, step-granddaughter Jodie (Chris) Hager and step-great-grandchildren Victoria and Evan of New Carlisle, OH, step-granddaughter Amy Shoemaker of Aurora, CO, fellow-Marine Charles Willoughby of Rayville, numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brother Dewey Baker, Jr. and younger brother Marion Dill Baker.
Pallbearers were John Fragala, Tommy Thomason, David Thomason, John White, Charlie Heard, and Don French. Honorary pallbearers were all retired and active Louisiana State Police and retired Marines.
Lt. James D. Baker
Funeral services for Lt. James D. Baker (Louisiana State Police Retired) 82, of Rayville, LA were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 in Rayville at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home with Roger Johnson officiating. Internment with Louisiana State Police and Military honors were in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Brown – Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
James David Baker, Jimmy as he will be fondly remembered, was born to Dewey Sr. and Erline (Boles) Baker on October 10, 1925 in Rayville, LA. After losing his battle with cancer, he passed away comfortably at home Saturday, January 5, 2008, with family at his side.
Jimmy attended Rayville High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1943 where he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II and in the Panama Canal Zone during The Korean War. Leaving the Marines in 1951, Staff Sergeant "Bobwire" Baker returned home to Rayville and attended the Louisiana State Police Academy. After 25 years of honorable state service, Lieutenant "Stone-Face" Baker retired in 1975 and later worked for the Richland Parrish Sheriff's Department. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working and was famous for his exquisite hand-made boat paddles. He loved family, animals, and was always surrounded by his pets or backyard wildlife.
He is survived by his bride of over 53 years, Betty Jean (Curl) Baker of Rayville, daughter Karen DeLynn (Jeffrey) Shoemaker of Monroe, grandson Benjamin David (Sarah) Morris and great-grandson Carter David of Oak Grove, grandson Mitchell Shea (Rebecca) Morris of Archibald, step-granddaughter Jodie (Chris) Hager and step-great-grandchildren Victoria and Evan of New Carlisle, OH, step-granddaughter Amy Shoemaker of Aurora, CO, fellow-Marine Charles Willoughby of Rayville, numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brother Dewey Baker, Jr. and younger brother Marion Dill Baker.
Pallbearers were John Fragala, Tommy Thomason, David Thomason, John White, Charlie Heard, and Don French. Honorary pallbearers were all retired and active Louisiana State Police and retired Marines.
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