OBITUARY
Robert Wayne Baker
December 5, 1956 – April 11, 2016
IN THE CARE OF
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert W. Baker, 59, crossed to that Glorious Shore into Jesus’ love and embrace on April 11, 2016. Born December 5, 1956 in Madison, WV to Alfred Rowland and Beulah K. Bennett and adopted by Robert W. Baker, he moved to Hampton, VA as a small child. Robert was hard working, dedicating over 40 years as a Newport News shipyard worker. He loved his family, friends, camping, gardening, feeding seagulls, watching movies, and helping others. Robert is preceded in death by his fathers and his first wife, Deborah R. Baker. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Sherry R. Baker; daughter, Laura Baker; grandchildren, Ronald and Janiah; mother, Beulah K. Baker; brothers, Wesley Rowland, Keith Baker (Esther), Paul Baker (Cindy); sisters, Josie R. Plumley, Rachel Clark (Bill), and LyAnn Keoncorn (Pat); and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231 on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place at Sandston Baptist Church, 100 W Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150 on Thursday at 11 a.m. A graveside service will be held at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Rd, Hampton, VA 23666 on Friday at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandston Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsencares.com.
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Past Services
Wednesday,
April 13, 2016
Visitation
Thursday,
April 14, 2016
Funeral Service
Friday,
April 15, 2016
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