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Adelbert Wheeler Baker, Jr.

Adelbert Wheeler Baker, Jr.

June 20, 1920 - October 17, 2020
Chesterfield, Va

Adelbert Wheeler Baker, Jr.

June 20, 1920 - October 17, 2020
Chesterfield, Va

Obituary

100, of Chesterfield (raised in Surry County), went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Del served in the US Army as a staff sergeant of 25th infantry during WWII in the Pacific. He retired from DuPont as a machinist. Adelbert was a member of Branch”™s Baptist Church, Dale Ruritan Club, American Legion, and former Chesterfield volunteer firefighter. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Duke (Alvah “Skip”) as well as his loving nieces and their families. Adelbert was preceded in death by the love of his life of 64 years, Katherine “Kitty” Toler Baker; mother, Emily Baker Hansen; father, Adelbert Baker, Sr.; and sister, Blanche Bates. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). Interment will be private for family.

Funeral Service

  • Date & Time: October 23, 2020 - October 23, 2020 (11:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
  • Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (180) 427-57828

Visitation

  • Date & Time: October 23, 2020 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
  • Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (180) 427-57828

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6 responses to Adelbert Wheeler Baker, Jr.

  1. So sorry to hear of Del’s passing. I enjoyed the times I spent with him and my dad. ( Graham Nelms). Our thoughts and prayers are with you ??

    1. Sandra Duke says:

      Thank you. Graham was a good friend My dad thought a lot of Graham
      Thanks
      Sandy Duke

  2. FRED Chaplin says:

    We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed working with him at Dupont.

    1. Sandra Duke says:

      Thanks Fred. Thank you so much for being at the funeral and visiting him at Magnolias, that meant a lot to him.
      Thanks
      Sandy Duke

  3. Curtis Crews says:

    it was my privilege to call”Whitey” my friend. He was a great machinist. His character was unquestionable, a friend to all. He was an example of God’s word -“love your neighbor”.

    Will see you again in heaven, buddy,

    Curtis Crews

    1. Sandra Duke says:

      Thanks so much for your Words about Whitey.
      Thanks
      Sandy Duke (daughter)

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