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James Patrick Baker

James Patrick Baker Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel

1956-03-25 - 2026-08-20

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James Patrick Baker, 70, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home. He was born March 25, 1956, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Patricia Godwin Baker and the late James Holt Baker. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Louise Price Baker; and three sisters, Trish Younts, Brenda Hen...

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