Richard "Jeffrey" Baker

Richard “Jeffrey” Baker, 64, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Rise Assembly in Sanford with Pastor Ronnie Whitaker and Pastor Tim Gore presiding.

Jeffrey was born in Harnett County on January 11, 1962 to Marvin and Brenda Blackmon Baker. He was a member of Rise Assembly and formerly served as a minister at Carthage Church of God. He was employed as a tech engineer at Nettapp in Morrisville. Jeffrey enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing, working at the food bank and serving those in need. He loved his family and friends.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Tammy Parker Baker, of the home; sister, Carol Baker, of Godwin; brother, Tony Baker (Myra), of Dunn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa Veit (Tony), of Fuquay-Varina, Jennifer Ruggles (Tim), of Dunn and Marion Parker, Jr. (Deanna), of Southport and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Baker family.