Public Viewing
Presidential Funeral Services
1629 High Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Friday, July 26, 2024
11:30 AM ~ 12:30 PM
Interment
Albert G. Horton
5310 Milners Road
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Friday, July 26, 2024
3:00 PM
Celebration of Life
Presidential Funeral Services
1629 High Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Friday, July 26, 2024
12:30 PM
James Elbert Baker was born on March 27, 1944, to the late Elbert Albert Auston and Leila Eratha Riles in Hinesville, Georgia, where he graduated from high school. He went on to join the United States Navy for three years and from there he transferred to the Reserves. He moved to East Orange, New Jersey and became a Policeman for the New Jersey Police Department for a number of years. He also worked as a Security Officer for Movado Group, Inc. James also enjoyed playing tennis.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Baker of Virginia Beach Virginia, sister-in-law Reverend Mary R. Rogers of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and several sister-in-laws of Durham, North Carolina. Four children, Vicki Baker, Marion Baker Stephens, Terry Simon-Castro, and Allen Miller. Eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, all residing in New Jersey. Also, a host of nieces and nephews.
He attended Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Romains 8:14 ~ For as many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God.
Our sympathy to Marion and her famil. May you find comfort in the memories and moments that will forever live in your hearts.
Love ,
Nana, Tara & Jamani
Deepest Sympathy from the Sullivan Family (Your sister's offspring - Teresa, Cheryl, Kim and Dwayne) Uncle James...rest now...you are with your Momma! What a time you all will have! ..Please give my love to Mommy (Bobbie Lee), Uncle Charles and a big sloppy kiss to Grandma..You always were unique, gruffy and unbearable at times growing up but always Uncle James! Blessings to your love ones in this time of sorrow...You have earned your reward!