1936
2017
Jasper George "J.B." Baker went to be with Lord on Monday (August 7, 2017). J.B. was born on February 1, 1936 to the late Andy & Siller (Stacy) Baker in Caretta, WV (McDowell County).
J.B. unselfishly served our country as a Master Sgt. in the United States Air Force from May 20, 1953 to April 30, 1977. He was a dedicated Sgt. Deputy Sheriff of Sullivan County from June 8, 1977 to May 13, 1998. He was a member of Living Word Church of God in Gray, TN. J.B. was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend; he will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Charlotte Jean Baker; daughter, Layne Baker Bailey; twin sons, Lance and Vance Baker; step-children, Warren & Patti Cable, Debra & Joe David Favila, and Angela & Charles Brantley; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
They family will receive friends on Friday (August 11, 2017) from 5 to 7 p.m. at Living Word Church of God (146 Cherry Street Gray, TN 37615). Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Steve Guinn officiating.
Committal services will be held on Saturday (August 12, 2017) at 11 a.m. in the Garden of Everlasting Life III at East Lawn Memorial Park. Military rites will be provided by American Legions Posts 3/265.
Serving as pallbearers will be Vance Baker, Adrain Burns, Joe David Favila, Jason Baker, Jim Templin and Chuck Brantley.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Living Word Church of God (146 Cherry Street Gray, TN 37615).
Online condolences may be made to the Baker family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Baker family.
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4 Entries
August 11, 2017
LORETTA GRIFFIN
WE WILL MISS YOU MR BAKER
August 11, 2017
WE WILL ALL MISS YOU MR BAKER
August 8, 2017
Patty Beavers Suthers
My heart is so saddened today. I loved Uncle Jasper. He was a fine, decent man. He will be missed. I love you Jean.
August 8, 2017
Patty Beavers Suthers
My heart is so saddened today. I loved Uncle Jasper. He was a fine, decent man. He will be missed. I love you Jean.
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