James C. Baker

James C. Baker, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:50 P.M., Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
James was a retired jailer with the Perry County Sheriff's Department.  He was of the Pentecostal faith.  He was a member of Du Quoin VFW and a former member of Rod & Gun Club.  He was an Army veteran of W.W. II and earned a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.
He was born March 24, 1924 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Louis C. and Leona (Rice) Baker.  
He married Mary Macaluso and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by five sons - James C. Baker Jr. and wife Linda M. of Du Quoin, Richard A. Baker and wife Scherry of Du Quoin, Louie E. Baker and wife Vickie L. of Du Quoin, Jack W. Baker of Du Quoin, Billy D. Baker and wife Joyce M. of Quicksburg, VA, one daughter - June E. Roznowski and Harold Miller of Elkville, one brother - Jack Baker of Du Quoin, one sister - Shirley Baker of Du Quoin, special friend - Lois Steadman of Du Quoin, twelve grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Funeral services were at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 10, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Kurt Harris officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.  Military graveside rites were conducted by Du Quoin VFW Post 513.

