Saturday, March 28, 2008
3:00 RM.
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Groveland, Georgia
Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Pastor
Interment ~ Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Deacon Ezekiel Baker was bom April 6, 1914 to Charlie Baker and Alice
Baker in Liberty County, Georgia. He went home to glory early Saturday morning,
March 22, 2008 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Metter, Georgia.
Ezekiel Baker was joined in holy matrimony to Bessie Levant in October,
1939. To this union, seven children were bom and three of these children preceded
him in death.
He attended school in Liberty County, Georgia. At an early age. Deacon
Ezekiel joined Jerusalem Baptist where he was a devoted member who worked faith-
fully in the church. His faithful Christian service resulted in him being ordained a
deacon.
Deacon Baker was a farmer most of his adult life and he enjoyed planting
and harvesting various crops and started to plant pine trees to preserve his land. He
also worked as an Evans County School Bus Driver where he retired in 1976. Dea-
con Baker was a member of Saint Joseph Masonic Lodge #76 for 50 years.
He leaves to cherish many fond memories: two daughters, Lollie Baker
Byrd (Frank) of Hanover, MD and Juanita Smith of Salisbury, MD; three sons, Char-
lie Baker, Jr. of Bowie, MD, Larry Baker (Inez) of Washington, D.C. and Albert
Baker of Claxton, GA; two brothers, Roscoe Baker and Joseph H. Baker of Washing-
ton, D.C., one sister-in-law. Rose Love of Cincinnati, OH and Mary L. Hayes of
Claxton, GA a close family friend who he treated like a daughter. He also leaves to
mourn: ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and four great great grandchil-
dren and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.
The Day God Called You Home
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes.
He whispered to you Peace be Thine and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain.
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
Youve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide.
You live on through your children, youre always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
Processional
Selection....
Scripture....
Invocation...
Selection....
Reflections..
..........Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Chureh Choir
..........Psalm 23..............Rev. J.C. Shipmon
Pastor, Bolton Street Baptist Church
..............................Rev. Victor Brewton
Associate Pastor, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
..........Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Choir
......(2 Minutes, Please)...Deacon Ulysses Bacon
Deacon Avis B. Hagan
Obituary.........
Acknowledgements.
Masonic Resolution
Resolution........
Solo.............
Eulogy............
A Final Glance....
(Read Silently).................Soft Music
................Deaconess Emma Jean Carr
.......................Deacon Harold Jones
.....................Sister V. Carolyn Fields
................Evangelist Emma Lou Littles
.......................Dr. L. Perty McNeal
Pastor, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
................Moodys Funeral Home Staff
Recessional
Repast ~ Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Saint Joseph Lodge #76 Members
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Ministry
sympathy; whether it was a visit you made that comforted us, a telephone call
that consoled our hearts, a prayer to strengthen us, or flowers to lift our spirit;
we thank you so much because you have been so kind and thoughtful during
our grief and sorrow... We know that all acts of kindness will serve to
brighten our days ahead. Even though our hearts are saddened, God has
looked beyond our earthly desire and fulfilled his heavenly plan. We ask that
you continue to pray that God will mend our broken hearts and dry all our
tears. So again, we say thank you, and may the grace and love of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ be with each of you now and forever is our prayer.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
MOODYS FUNERAL HOME
201 Church Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4932
Brother Diron Byrd
Brother Marvin Baker
Brother Larry Baker, Jr.
Brother DeFonte Ball
Brother Randolph Price
Brother Endre Baker
Ushers & Friends
the Ezekiel Baker family are truly grateful for all expressions of