This memorial website was created by Jackie Baker, Larry's daughter in-law. In memory of our loved one, Lawrence Baker who passed from this life to be with Christ on October 21, 2010. Lawrence Baker was born on October 13, 1940 . We love you and will miss you so very much . You were a huge part of our lives and you made your way into so many peoples hearts while God had you here with us, if only for a little while.
Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Tributes
Leave a tribute-- Anna Maria
It's a Holy Ghost building. It's a Holy Ghost building
For my Lord For my Lord
I will never forget the dances, hugs, or conversation. Please put your hand on my shoulder as I move through this world. All that you have given is so appreciated and taken to heart. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING YOU!!!
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh,
to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If parting has left a void, then fill it
with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times,
a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wants me now, He set me free.
Jackie Baker
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Not The Same
It's August already in 2011. It's coming up on a year since you left us all and it's a day we don't even want to think about. But we live it each day because you've never left our minds , or our hearts. Andrew graduated high school this year, along with your beautiful grand-daughter Anna. As I stood beside Andrew on this special day for him, he said to me, " I'm Happy Mama, but Paw Paw isn't here, so it isn't the same. I miss him so much " In my heart, I know you looked from Heaven on those days of Anna and Andrew and stood proud along side Jesus. Terry just had his birthday, a day where you always came over for dinner and cake. Terry didn't even want a cake this year, I could see in his face, he thought about you that day ( as with many others ) and he was sad to not have his dad present. HE told us his greatest present he could have would be to have " His dad back , standing right here " . You were loved Larry, by us all and you held a special part is each Heart you left behind.
Special Times
Back in 1988 when Terry ( Larry's son ) and I got together, Larry and Terry used to attend the weekly Billiard tournament at Midway Diner in Lanexa, Virginia. There was a time when Mark ( Larry's son) would come here and they would all three enter the tournaments. Well, needless to say, BILLIARDS was the Baker specialty and look out to anyone who was unlucky enough to go against one of them, let alone two or three of them ! lol After so many tournaments and it was always a BAKER that won... The diner got to the point where, in all fairness they would only allow ONE of the BAKER"S to enter the tournament. lol What a time that was!
Larry's Birthday 2010
This video was the last one we got of Larry ( Dad ) . He passed away 11 days later. We loved this time with him, celebrating his 70 th birthday, spending time at his home, cooking out. And he had 3 of his grandbabies there with him.. Andrew, Ashley and Alesha. Mark and Terry ( His sons ) and Missy and Jackie ( Daughter in-laws ) In this video Terry was recording and Terry and Mark were making fun of his beard he had decided to grow out. His last words in the video.... Terry said , ' I love you Dad. " Larry said " I love you too.". God how we miss his presence!