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Mr. Isaiah R. Baker, Jr.

Mr. Isaiah R. Baker, Jr.

  • August 20, 1928 - November 25, 2011
  • Avondale, Pennsylvania
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“To the Baker Family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Kathy I know it may seem hard right now but time will heal all. The Lord chose the...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Belinda Woodard - Bear, DE

“To the Baker and McKim Family, We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you with all love and sincerity. We are so sorry to hear of the...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Brock Family of Avondale - PA

“Evelyn, We are praying for you and we love you. Andrew and Josephine Foster. Savannah,Ga. y ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Josephine Foster - Savannah, GA

“We, the Officers and Members, of Greater Works Ministries of Kennett Square, PA offer our heart-felt sympathy to the entire family in the loss of...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Mark Avery - Kennett Square, PA

“May the Peace of the Lord be a comfort to the Baker and McKim families. Cherish the memories as you thank GOD for the active life of "Junior" Baker. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Bessicks Family - AVONDALE, PA

“Mrs. B, Lynne, and Kathy, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time, but just remember Mr. B is probably...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Patricia Miller - Brunswick, ME

“We were so sorry to learn of Mr. Bakers death. I looked forward to seeing him come in to vote when I worked the the polls. I discovered he went...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Russ and Kathy Conner Kilmer - PA

“Sister Baker and family, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your love one may GOD BLESS YOU ALL. You are all in my Prayers. ...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Connie Anderson - West Grove, PA

“May God watch over your family during your time of need. With our sincere sympathy ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Pete & Cookie Lopez - Avondale, PA


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Isaiah "Junior" Russell Baker, Jr. age 83, of Avondale, Pennsylvania departed this life on Friday November 25, 2011 at the Crozer Chester Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the husband of Elizabeth McKim Baker, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Avondale on August 20, 1928, he was the eldest son of the late Isaiah Russell Baker, Sr. and the late Lydia Katherine (Smith) Baker.
Isaiah attended Avon Grove School District. Along with his siblings, he worked in his father's mushroom business, did construction work and built his own home. His favorite job was working for Lawrence Derry as a stone mason, building the bridges and stone walls at Winterthur Museum and Gardens. He was also a truck driver, and retired from Bethlehem Steel in Coatesville, PA. He was a member of the L.E.W.O.K.A. Sportsmen's Club, and loved fishing, hunting, gardening and listening to all types of music.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by two daughters, Joyce Lynn Miller (Vernon), and Kathy Mae Baker; two grandchildren, Michael Allen Miller (Laura) and Kaelynn Gray Woodie; one great grandchild Mason Thomas Miller all of Wilmington; three sisters, Anna Mae Anderson (William) of Wilmington, Frances M. Reid (Alfred) of Avondale, and Evelyn Baker Dandy (J. Alphonso) of Savannah, Georgia; three brothers, Robert Edward (Laura deceased) of Coatesville, Richard Alexander of Newark, and Donald Lee (Margie) of West Grove; and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother James and a sister June Elizabeth Baker Minor (Earl).
You are invited to visit with Isaiah's family from 9-11AM Friday December 2, 2011 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square PA 19348. His funeral service will follow at 11AM. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to either the Enon Missionary Baptist Church 297 Willow Street, West Grove PA, 19390 or the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19103. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com