YOUNGSVILLE, NC - James Stuart Baker, 70, of Youngsville, died Saturday morning, December 24, 2022.

James was born November 23, 1952 in Franklin County, he was a son of the late George "Georgie" and Rosa Lee Baker. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marguerite Currin, brother, Ray Baker and infant brother, James Cole Baker.

A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 29, at Capital City Church of God. The family will receive friends 1 - 2 p.m. prior to the service.

James is survived by his wife, Lewtisha P. Baker; step-daughter, Dawn B. Marlow and husband, Jason; brothers, Bobby Baker and wife, Libby, Wayne Baker and wife, Carol; sister, Barbara Richards and husband, Cordell; five grandchildren and sevengreat-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.