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>Baker, Roosevelt - 91 - of Mulberry, FL, died Monday, June 6, 2011 of heart failure at home. He was employed by Mobil Chemical Co. and was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church-Mulberry He was a Deacon.
  He is survived by his wife of 68 yrs. Lillie Ruth Baker, Mulberry, Fl; nephews, Deacon Greg Baker (Catherine), Lawrence Baker, William C. Brown, Willie F. Brown (Maggie) and nieces, Glenda Watson (Chris), Menette L. Well (Michael), sisters in law, Hazel Baker Lowe and Mary Dupont Smith.
  Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 10, 2011 at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Mulberry, Fl. Funeral service will be at the church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 11, 2011. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.
( Published in Ledger on June 8, 2011 )
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