Robert Lee Baker Jr, 71 of Elizabeth City, NC died February 5, 2016 at Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia.
He was born on March 15, 1944 to the late, Robert Baker and Dorothy Banks Baker. He served two years in the US Army and spent over 40 years in New York before returning to Elizabeth City.
He is survived by his aunt, Gladys O. Whitehurst who raised him as her very own; uncle, George Stevenson; and a host of cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 12, 2016 at New Calvary Baptist Church, 701 3rd Street, Elizabeth City, NC. A private interment will be at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, VA.
to my family: this has saddened me so deeply that I just can’t seem to form the words of sorrow for u, Rob was one of my favorite cousins, he always reminded me of how he used to babysit me when I was just a baby in a stroller, he always would tell me how such a beautiful baby I was and how easy it was to keep me, even as I became a young lady he always told me this story, compliments were something I always waited for whenever I would see him when he came home from NY., Rob was a special cousin to me and he held a special place in my heart. He was talented in his own way, the love of music & singing was something that he loved dearly. His family was also so important & played a big part in his life, when he moved back home he tried to make sure that he showed his support to all that he could. Sometimes it seems that God takes our best, but it’s not our decision as to which one or all of us is chosen for the journey, God is our Master & Creator, he is above of us all, so hold firm onto all that is done, Rob is resting easy now in the comfort of God our Father. To cousin Gladys, u were the best mom ever, Renee & Cynthia he couldn’t have asked for any better sisters. Always stay strong & connected to Jesus, he will heal all of your hearts, Love to You always, Katrina.