Baker, James G., Captain, US Navy Retired, of Plant City, FL passed away at age 86 on January 24, 2016. Formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, he graduated from the University of Idaho, and was a career naval officer, serving in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and numerous campaign medals.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; three sons: David and Scott of Virginia, Steve of West Virginia; his daughter, Elizabeth Comstock of California, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by step children: Jill Fresh, James Rooker and Jeff Rooker; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for the Armed Services YMCA for 12 years and H&R Block for 14 years.
Inurnment and Military Honors will take place at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 1:30pm.
