Jimmy Ray Baker, Sr.

Obituary: Jimmy Ray Baker, Sr. 85, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Jimmy was born October 30, 1926 in Cabarrus County to the late John and Blanche Ward Baker. He retired from construction after 30 years of service and he was a member of Landis Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carol J. Baker of the home; two sons, Jimmy Ray Baker, Jr. and his wife Donna of China Grove, and Benny Rae Baker and his wife, Cathy of Kannapolis; three grandchildren, Timothy Allen Baker, Ashley Mechele Baker-Readling, and Matthew Bradley Baker; and three great-grandchildren, Bella Delaine Readling, Allie Baker, and Mady Baker. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at Whitley's Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Landis Baptist Church 110 North Kimmons St. Landis, NC 28088. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 1:00-2:00 P.M. Thursday April 12, 2012 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday April 12, 2012 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park