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Joe Edward Baker, age 83, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Sanford Health & Rehab.
Joe was born in Sanford, North Carolina on July 3, 1942 to the late James Ferbie Baker and Virgie Johnston Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Cora Marie Sloan, brothers, Robert, Arthur, and Charles Ray.
He is survived by his sister, Gail Wiggins of Alabama, brother, James R. Baker of Florida, daughter, Ida Jean Baker of Sanford.
No services are planned.
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