Michael Baker

Monday, January 26, 2004

SIKESTON - Donnell Michael Baker Jr., 39, died Jan. 24, 2004, at his home.

Born Sept. 20, 1964, in Sikeston son of Donnell Michael and Rita Faye Boardman Sr., he was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors in addition to his parents include: one daughter, Elizabeth Baker of Sikeston; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Cristy and Paul Neel, Shelly and Preston Williams and Wendy and Dewayne Self of Sikeston; six nephews, Jared Self, Brent Self, Heath Self, Meyer Neel, Drew Williams and Lee Williams of Sikeston; one niece, Martha Neel of Sikeston; and one great-nephew, Nolan Self of Sikeston.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. William "Bill" Koch, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Sikeston, and the Rev. Jim Barnhart, associate pastor of Miner Baptist Church, will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Sikeston City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Dewayne Self, Preston Williams, Paul Neel, Jared Self, Brent Self and Heath Self.

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