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Gilbert Edward Baker Obituary

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Gilbert Edward Baker

STATESVILLE, NC

February 19, 1958 - September 22, 2017

Gilbert Edward Baker Obituary

Mr. Gilbert Edward Baker, Jr., 59, passed away at Brian Center, Statesville, on September 22, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born in New York City, New York on February 19, 1958 and was the son of the late, Gilbert Edward Baker, Sr. and Mary Bell Robertson Baker. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Baker. He was raised by Mary Sturgis.

He was a graduate of Statesville High School and served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. At one time he worked at Troutman Chair.

He was united in marriage to Laraine Jetton Baker, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Laraine Jetton Baker, he leaves to cherish the memory of his life, one son, Kyron Baker of Mooresville; two brothers, Jerry Wayne Baker of Brooklyn, New York and Dennis (Audrey) Baker of Statesville; one sister, Betty Jean Baker Mason of Queens, New York; four grandchildren, Simani Baker, Kaieyn Baker, Donshell Jetton and Myula Jetton; three brothers-in-law, Alton Jetton of New York, New York, Lamont Jetton of Virginia and Blton Jetton of Mooresville; one sister-in-law, Laverne Wilkes of Mooresville; one nephew, Cordell Mason Demooplis of Alabama; one niece, Elaine Chebell Baker of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

And as he sleeps a perfect sleep,

His memory we will always keep.

We will love you forever.

Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at True Temple Holiness Church with Dr. John Parker officiating,

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