James Robert Baker, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:00pm in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with the interment following at Pinecrest Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife; Ann Baker, sons; Chris Baker and Jamie Baker, sisters; Betsy Hotchinson, Connie Finello and Teresa Redman, brother; Larry Baker. The family will receive friends on Sunday one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2:00pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the Baker family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.