Nelson Sasser Baker

​Kenansville - Nelson Sasser Baker, 67, of Kenansville passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 in Georgia.  Nelson was born August 6, 1957 in Duplin County to the late Earl Nelson Baker and Carolyn Sasser Baker.
 Nelson was a very loving husband, daddy to his children and poppie to his grandchildren. Nelson was a trusted member of the Kenansville Fire Department.  He served as a Town Commissioner for many years and served on the board of the State Employees Credit Union Board for 11 years.  Nelson was an avid supporter of James Kenan Sports.  Nelson touched most of the lives of  the people in our area in one way or another. 
A funeral service will be held May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm at Duplin Commons in Kenansville.  Burial will follow in the Devotional Gardens.  A visitation will be held from 12:30pm till 2:00pm prior to the service.
Nelson leaves to cherish his memory, son, Brian Baker of Wilmington; daughter, Dana Baker and husband, Brian Jonesof McClellanville, SC ; brother Stanley Baker and wife, Maria of Magnolia; grandchildren, Ella Grace, Easton, Lucas and Elsa Rose.
In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by wife, Pamela Sue Baker and son, Kevin Allen Chambers.

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