Obituary of Hector Wayne Baker

HECTOR WAYNE BAKER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, July 27, 1997 

Hector Wayne Baker, 62, of Story Station Road died July 25, 1997. 

He had retired after 25 years as proprietor of Hunterdale Shell Station and was an avid gardener and was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Baker of Whitakers, N.C. 

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Taylor Baker; daughter, Betty B. Whitehurst and husband, Bill, of Franklin; two sons, Tim W. Baker and wife, Vicky, of Boykins and Neil E. Baker and his wife, Lea Ann of Ivor; two grandchildren, Ben Lane and Sarah Whitehurst; eight sisters, Luna Ingram, Naoma Clay, Letha Harris, Ada Lee Faison, Vivian Harrison, Margaret Williams, Sande Caudle and Robbie Reaves; four brothers, Moses Baker, Seth Baker, Jerry Baker and Thomas Baker. 

A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Southampton Memorial Park by Dr. Alan Campbell. The family will receive friends at the residence. Holland-Rideout Funeral Home is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9

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Hector Wayne Baker, 62, of Story Station Road, died 25 Jul 1997. He was a longtime proprietor of Hunterdale Shell Station in Virginia and was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Baker of Whitakers, North Carolina.

A graveside funeral was held 28 Jul 1997 at Southampton Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Alan Campbell. Arrangements were by Holland-Rideout Funeral Home.

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HECTOR WAYNE BAKER

Hector Wayne Baker, 62, of Story Station Road, died July 25, 1997.

He had retired after 25 years as proprietor of Hunterdale Shell Station and was an avid gardener and was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Baker of Whitakers, N.C.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Taylor Baker; daughter, Betty B. Whitehurst and husband, Bill, of Franklin; two sons, Tim W. Baker and wife, Vicky, of Boykins and Neil E. Baker and his wife, Lea Ann of Ivor; two grandchildren, Ben Lane and Sarah Whitehurst; eight sisters, Luna Ingram, Naoma Clay, Letha Harris, Ada Lee Faison, Vivian Harrison, Margaret Williams, Sande Caudle and Robbie Reaves; four brothers, Moses Baker, Seth Baker, Jerry Baker and Thomas Baker.

A graveside funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday [28 July 1997] in Southampton Memorial Park by Dr. Alan Campbell. The family received friends at the residence. Holland-Rideout Funeral Home was in charge.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value              |
| Name  | Hector Wayne Baker |
| Age   | 62                 |
| Birth | 1935 (estimated)   |
| Death | 25 July 1997       |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                | Relationship         | Residence                 |
| Hector Wayne Baker  | Decedent             | Story Station Road        |
| Mr. J.L. Baker      | Father (predeceased) | Whitakers, N.C.           |
| Mrs. J.L. Baker     | Mother (predeceased) | Whitakers, N.C.           |
| Jackie Taylor Baker | Wife                 | [Residence not specified] |
| Betty B. Whitehurst | Daughter             | Franklin                  |
| Bill Whitehurst     | Son-in-law           | Franklin                  |
| Tim W. Baker        | Son                  | Boykins                   |
| Vicky Baker         | Daughter-in-law      | Boykins                   |
| Neil E. Baker       | Son                  | Ivor                      |
| Lea Ann Baker       | Daughter-in-law      | Ivor                      |
| Ben Lane            | Grandchild           | [Residence not specified] |
| Sarah Whitehurst    | Grandchild           | [Residence not specified] |
| Luna Ingram         | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Naoma Clay          | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Letha Harris        | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Ada Lee Faison      | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Vivian Harrison     | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Margaret Williams   | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Sande Caudle        | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Robbie Reaves       | Sister               | [Residence not specified] |
| Moses Baker         | Brother              | [Residence not specified] |
| Seth Baker          | Brother              | [Residence not specified] |
| Jerry Baker         | Brother              | [Residence not specified] |
| Thomas Baker        | Brother              | [Residence not specified] |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 27 July 1997         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired after 25 years as proprietor of Hunterdale Shell Station.  
• Was an avid gardener.  
• Funeral conducted by Dr. Alan Campbell.  
• Burial took place in Southampton Memorial Park.  
• Spouse's birth name was Jackie Taylor.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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