Softly and sweetly surrounded by his loving family Albert Jasper Baker passed from this life into Jesus' arms into his eternal rest on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Albert was born February 3, 1924 in Lee County, SC to Albert Luke and Mary Robertson Baker. Albert retired from Chatham Manufacturing Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his garden and tinkering on his lawnmowers. Albert was a wonderful husband, daddy and Pa and he loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Hazel Baker. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois Walters Baker of the home. Also, he is survived by his son, Charles Baker and his wife Carol of Mountain Park, two daughters, Ruth Guyton and husband Joe of Wilmington, Mary Ann Maney and husband Richard of East Bend. His grandchildren, Alex Baker and wife Wendy, Crista and Andrew Baker, Jennifer Dixon and husband Bryce and Heather Guyton. Two great grandchildren, Adriana and Ebbo Dixon. His brothers, Leonard Baker, David Baker. His sisters, Anna Lou Greene, Janie Holland, Betty Smith, Marie Hasty. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 24, 2011 at 2pm at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Mountain Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 pm at Elkin Funeral Service and at other times at the home of Charles and Carol Baker. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heritage Health Care of Elkin and Wake Forest Baptist Hospital CCU doctors and staff and Palliative Care doctors and staff. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
