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Ralph J. Baker, Sr.

July 8, 1933 — December 28, 2005

Ralph J. Baker, Sr.

Ralph J. Baker, Sr. age 72, of New Paris, Ohio, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Born on July 8, 1933 in Preble County, Ohio he was the son of the late Herman O. & Tecy Marie (Shurt) Baker. Ralph retired from the J Bar Metal Co. In Richmond, IN. and was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Paris. Preceded in death by daughter: Mary E. Wallace in 1996; brothers: Kenny Baker in 1976 and David Baker in 1979; sister: Doris Hunter; grandson: Trent Baker in 1991 and great grandson: Zachary Baker in 2000.

Survived by wife: Mary E. (Rube) Baker; sons & daughters-in-law: Paul & Angel Baker, Ralph & Chris Baker, Jr., Mark Baker and Mike & Hope Baker all of New Paris; Robert & Linda Baker and Donald & Debbie Baker both of Richmond, IN. Daughters & sons-in-law: Deborah & David Moore and Christine & Jim Jackson both of New Paris, OH. brothers: Herman Baker of Lewisburg, OH and Jack Baker of Arcanum, OH; 35 Grandchildren 26 Great Grandchildren, many nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday - January 3, 2006 at First Baptist Church - 6751 S.R. 320 - New Paris, OH with Rev. Reggie Osborne officiating. Interment will be in Springlawn Cemetery - New Paris, OH. Family will receive friends Monday - January 2, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, Ohio and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society - Preble County Unit - P.O. Box 203 - Eaton, OH 45320 Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.

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Visitation

Monday, January 2, 2006

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Barnes Funeral Home - New Paris

109 West Main Street, New Paris, OH 45347

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Cemetery

Tuesday, January 3, 2006

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of New Paris

6751 St. Rt. 320, New Paris, OH 45347

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