James Daniel "J.D." Baker Obituary (1940

James "J.D." Baker, 84 of Gallion, AL went to his eternal home on July 16, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1940 in Gallion, AL to William Spencer Baker and Modean Davis Baker. He worked at Gulf States Paper Mill for 38 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching westerns on TV. He was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church and a deacon for many years. He always enjoyed visits from his grandchildren who called him "PawPaw". To carry on J.D.'s legacy are his son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Baker (Bethany), his grandchildren Lindsay Baker Riggs (Drake), Stephen Baker (Amber), Rebekah Baker, Kenya Baker, Raymond Baker and his great-grandchild, Paisleigh Riggs. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Laura Jane White Baker, his sisters, Peggy Baker Stephens, Dorothy "Dot" Baker Ayres, and his brother, Randolph "Randy" Baker. He is survived by his brothers, W. S. "Bill" Baker (Janelle), Michael "Mike" Baker (Nikki), and his sisters, Betty Baker Hatter (Paul), Sue Baker Allen, Beverly Baker Meadors (Dwight), his sister-in-law, Jody Baker and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Demopolis, AL. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm at the church with Bro. Scott Stephens officiating. A graveside service will follow at Demopolis Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Kirk Funeral Homes, Demopolis Chapel directing. Pallbearers will be: Ricky Ayres, Cade Baker, Chris Allen, Eddie Polk, Ronnie Cox and Steve Cox. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Gideons.To make a gift by phone, call toll-free 1-866-382-4253 or send your gift to:The Gideons International Processing CenterP.O. Box 97251Washington, DC 20090-72512c:{"dateTim