James G. Baker, 86, of Plant City, died Jan. 24, 2016.
Formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. Baker graduated from the University of Idaho and was a career naval officer, serving in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was a retired United States Navy captain. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and numerous campaign medals. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for the Armed Services YMCA for 12 years and H&R Block for 14 years.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, David and Scott, of Virginia, and Steve, of West Virginia; daughter, Elizabeth Comstock, of California; five grandchildren; stepchildren, Jill Fresh, James Rooker and Jeff Rooker; step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.
Inurnment and military honors took place Feb. 4 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.