Graveside services for James Aubrey Baker, age 90 years, of Enid, are 10:00 am, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Minister of Youth, Rev. Jake Adams of Enid First Baptist Church will officiate. The United States Navy Honor Guard will provide military honors. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
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Jim was born September 11, 1926 to Alvin and Annie (Smith) Baker in Gladewater, Texas and passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Many, Louisiana.
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Jim served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Betty Jo Harrison on September 1, 1948 in Union Grove, Texas. He retired from J & L Oil Supply after 30 years of service. Following retirement, he went back to work for Sundance Energy as production manager. Not wanting to retire, he last worked for Riteway Construction. He and Betty Jo were long time members of the First Baptist Church of Enid, where he served as a deacon.
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He was predeceased by his wife Betty Jo Baker; and two brothers, A. C. Baker and Edward Baker.
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He is survived by two daughters, Cherry Wells and husband Danny, of Many, LA; Cindy Wagner and husband Wayne Wagner, of Enid; four grandchildren, Jeremy Wells, of Many, LA; Seth Wells and wife JoLeigh, of Columbia, SC; Jeffrey Wagner and wife Hannah, of Woodward, OK; Lisa Naccarato and husband John, of Firestone, CO; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Sophia Jean Lenderman, of Tyler, TX; and brother Charles Baker and wife Doris, of Longview, TX.
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Memorials in Jim’s name may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
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Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com.
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Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
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