Clifton Baker, born Clay County, KY on July 26, 1924 died May 19, 2007 in Florida. He was married to the former Joann Scudder. He is the son of Robert Baker (son of Emily Lyttle and Tom Baker, Sr.) and Flora Ball. Clifton was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in World War II. He carried shrapnel in his back from injuries he received in battle at the age of 19. Funeral arrangements are through Settle-Wilder Funeral Home (406 South Orange Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL. 32168---368-428-5757). Visitation is from 4-7 on Thursday, funeral 9AM with burial in the National Cemetery near Bushnell, Florida on Friday, May 25. Although our ages were separate by 20 years, we were as close a first cousins could be. We shared more than the Baker name: laughter, sorrows, secrets and time together as friends. He was devoted to Joann and his children: Clifton, Jr. (Butch), John, Ernie, Butch, Nancy and Paula. He loved his family and we always ended our conversations with "I love you." He will be missed for his generosity, humor and knowledge of the world. He joins his mother and the father who was taken from him at age 10 and whom he mourned throughout his life. I will miss him along with all those who knew him. ____________________________________ See what's free at _AOL.com_ (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503) . ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.