HOMEGOING SERUICE FOR MR. JAMES THOMAS BAKER TUESDAV. SEPT. 26. 1989 JERUSALEM MISSIONARV BAPTIST CHURCH GROVELAND, GEORGIA DR. L. P. MCNEAL OFFICIATING INTERMENT - CHURCH CEMETERY HARPERS FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE CLAXTON, GEORGIA OBITUARY On the Wings of death the Soul takes a flight Into the land where there is no light For those who believe that the Savior said Will rise in glory though they be dead To death comes to us just to Open the Door To the kingdom of God and life evermore. Mr. James Thomas Baker was born the son of Ezekiel and Bessie Baker on July 28, 1943 in Evans County. James was called by the Heavenly Father to get his reward at Crisp County Hospital, Cordele, Georgia, Wednesday, September 20, 1989. He joined the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the pastorage of Rev. W. W. Whitehead. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Freddie Nell Jones. To this union one daughter was born, which preced- ed him in death. James was kind, quite and a friendly person to everyone he met. He leaves to cherish his memory, a wife, Freddie Neil Baker, Washington, D. C.; Mother, Bessie Baker; Father, Ezekiel Baker of Claxton, Ga.; one sister, Lollie Mae Byrd of Hanover, Maryland; three brothers, Albert Lee Baker of Claxton, Ga., Larry Baker, and Charles Baker of Washington, D. C.; a devoted companion Bernise Cantrell of Cordele, Ga.; one brother-in-law, Frank Byrd; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Baker and Inez Baker of Washington, D. C.; three aunts, 7 uncles, three nieces, 3 nephews, and other relatives and friends. Memories of the times we know Memories of the love shared Even though you had to part The memories wilt-alWays be in our hearts. PROGRAM Piano or Organ Prelude Processional..............................Soft Music Hynnn Scripture...........................Rev. R. J. Griggs Prayer..............................Rev. J. P. Hines Selection . . .:................................Choir Remarks.........................Dea. Hezron Williams Bro. George Grant Acknowledgement and Obituary By................Sis. Esther Lee Griggs Soio............................Stewart, Artis Mincey Euiogy..................Rev. Dr. L. P. McNeai, Pastor A Parting Glance Recessional PALLBEARERS Brothers and Cousins Charlie Baker Larry Baker Albert Lee Baker Larry Garrison Lorenza Bacon Barney Levant Harold Jones HONORARY PALLBEARERS Deacons of Jerusalem Baptist Church FLOWER GIRLS Friends of the Family ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family of Mr. James Thomas Baker wishes to ex- press their deepest gratitude to their friends and family who have been faithful throughout the passing of our loved one and now share our grief and bereavement. Your kind words, thoughtful deeds, and other courtesies help to ease our sorrow and console our hearts. May God richly BLESS each of you is our prayer. The Baker Family The friendship and good will you have accorded us is wor- thy of our most sincere thanks. We therefore, desire to express our appreciation of your confidence and we sincerely hope that our service has been in every way satisfactory and comforting to you. Most respectfully. Harpers Funeral Home Directors and Staff