Maurry Vernon Baker, Sr., 74 of 1305 Blythewood Lane, Suffolk died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Consulate Health Care in Windsor, VA. He was a native of Nansemond County and the son of the late Fletcher L. and Mary Mayfield Baker. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Mattie Copeland, Annie Perkins, and Louise Whitfield; three brothers, Willard Baker, Percey Baker and James Baker.

He retired from Planters Peanut Company after 40 years of service. He was a member of Rising St. James PHC where he was a deacon, singer and former trustee.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mildred Baker; two sons, Maurry Vernon Baker, Jr. and Troy Baker, Sr. (Sherelle) both of Suffolk; three grandchildren; one sister, Bertha White of Suffolk; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held1:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at Rising St. James PHC, 201 North 6^th Street, Suffolk officiated by Bishop Dwight Whitfield. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.