In Loving Memory 
of 
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Saturday, February 4, 2006 
2:00 RM. 
Jerusalem Missionary 
Baptist Church 
Groveland, Georgia 
Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Pastor 
Interment: 
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
Sunrise 
12/20/23 
Sunset 
1/29/06 
Obituary 
God, our Heavenly Father who doeth all things well and maketh all 
things work together for the good of those who love Him, called Mr. 
Henry Ward Beacher Baker to His heavenly home on January 29, 
2006. 
Beacher was the oldest son of the late Mr. Randolph and Mrs. Sudie 
Holland Baker. He was born in Daisy, Georgia on December 20, 
1923. His parents stressed the value of education and working to 
provide your own living. 
Beacher became an active member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist 
Church under the leadership of Pastor Nora Connor. On June 1, 
1959 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to the former Mamie Futch. 
To this union, one son was born. 
He was a veteran of World War II. After his Honorable Discharge, 
he returned to Manassas, Georgia and resided there for many, 
many years. Beacher was a member of Saint Josephs Lodge #76 
and a chartered member of the Gladiators. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Sudie Hol- 
land Baker, and three brothers, Walter, James, and Levone. 
His survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mamie Futch Baker of Claxton, 
Georgia; one son, Mr. Endrei (Almarita) Baker of Claxton, Georgia; 
one sister, Mrs. Beautine Baker Burns (Rev. Tellis Cornelius, Sr.) of 
Plainfield, Illinois; one brother Mr. Mckinley (Ruby Dell Everett) 
Baker of Claxton, Georgia; one grandson, Janelius Baker of Clax- 
ton, Georgia; three sisters-in-law; Mrs. Nita Bell Baker of Claxton, 
Georgia, Mrs. Robertha Baker of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Mrs. 
Esther Futch Johnston of Greenville, Georgia; one brother-in-law, 
Mr. Sylvester Futch, and a host of loving and caring nieces, neph- 
ews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends and neighbors. 
Order of Service 
Moderator C. L. Anderson, Presiding 
Prelude (Meditation)..............................Soft Music 
Processional & Viewing.............Clergy, Masons, and Family 
Selection.................Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 
Prayer of Consolation..............Minister Winfield Johnston 
Words From The Holy Writ: 
Old Testament...........................Rev. Lee Jones 
New Testament..................Pastor Anthony Campbell 
Solo.....................................Sis. Yvonne Hodges 
Message To The Family................Rev. Tellius C. Bums, Sr. 
Acknowledgment.............................Sis. Esther Griggs 
Obituary (Read Silently To Soft Music) 
Hymn......................Jemsalem Missionary Baptist Church 
Words of Comfort.....................Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal 
Recessional 
Interment: 
Jemsalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
The family will receive friends and share repast immediately 
following the interment in the Fellowship Hall of 
Jemsalem Missionary Baptist Church. 
Honorary Pallbearers 
Saint Josephs Lodge No. 76 
Gladiators 
Active Pallbearers 
Mr. Tellis Cornelius Bums, Jr. Mr. Cornelius Garrison 
Mr. Jerry Baker Mr. Jimmie Baker 
Dea. Barry Baker Mr. Randy Baker 
Dea. Bennie Boggs Mr. Loring Bacon 
Floral Attendants 
Ushers and Friends of the Family 
Acknowledgment 
The family of the late Henry Ward Beacher Baker sincerely 
appreciates your prayers, calls, cards, visits, flowers, and 
other acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of 
our loved one. Your prayers and the healing power of God 
will sustain us. 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
Harpers Funeral Home 
125 North Broad Street 
Juanita B. Hodges 
Owner 
Percy Hodges 
Mortician 
Claxton, Georgia 
912-739-2658 
Ylonne Hodges 
Mortician 
Yvonne Hodges 
Manager 
Jerry Gibson 
Mortician