Ronald E. Baker, age 67, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Born in Fayetteville on March 17, 1946, he was the son of the late John Baker and Ruth Benton Baker. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Francis Tew and Sylvia Bain and brother, Johnny Baker.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ramona Baker; sons, Tim Baker and wife Sonnara and Rodney Baker, both of Roanoke Rapids; five grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Matthews of Erwin and Sandra Napier of Wade; brothers, Eugene Baker and Tommy Baker, both of Fayetteville; and mother and father-in-law, Virginia and Al Devore.

A funeral service was held June 17, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Pridgen officiating. Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.