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BORN: November 12, 1920
DIED: September 5, 2009
LOCATION: Seymour, TN
Paul A. Baker, 88, of Seymour died Saturday Sept. 5, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 12, 1920, he spent most of his life in this community. He worked with Alcoa Aluminum Co. where he retired after 45 years of loyal service. Early in his employment he took leave of absence to serve his country with the U.S. Army in WWII. He served in China, Burma and India and was proud to be among the “greatest generation” to fight for our country’s freedom.
Paul was preceded in death by parents Columbus and Ethel Baker, two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 yrs, Hester Emily Baker and five children, Darlene (Lamarr) Reed, Knoxville, Paula (Dale) Schultz, Seymour, David Baker, Knoxville, Vickie (Wil) Milligan, Valrico, Florida, and Randy (Teketa) Baker, Sevierville, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Mary (Tony) Reagan, Seymour, Dixie Gibson, Manchester, and Sue Whedbee, Knoxville.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. 9/8/09 with funeral service at 7 p.m. at Highland South Memorial, 9010 East Simpson Rd., Knoxville. Entombment services will be at 2 p.m. on Wed., 9/9 also at Highland South. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or other children’s charities. Guest book may be signed at www.highlandmemorialparks.com Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is providing arrangements.
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