James William Bake, 31, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1991, to Bill and Debra Bake. He grew up enjoying the great outdoors and building his incredible work ethic.
James met his wife, Lauren, while living in Gaylord and they later married on October 24, 2014. They enjoyed a life full of adventure and a lot of laughs.
James was known for responding quickly to lend a helping hand and for being a listening ear to those wanting to share their story.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lauren; his parents, Bill and Debbie; his siblings, Glenn and Amie; as well as their spouses and children.
A celebration of life will be held for James at North Life Church, 115 E Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735, on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734
3 comments on “James W. Bake”
We loved James! His energy and excitement for life were contagious. He was always so friendly and welcoming. He let his light shine for Jesus and he cared about people. We need to follow his example. See you on the other side when we see our Lord and Savior. Pastor Bill & Pam Wyatt
I would like to leave this condolence to the family and friends of James whom I had the pleasure of meeting in Munising the night before his passing. I have to pleasantly agree with describing him as someone who listened to someone else tell their story. By the time he and his friends left I knew alot about him and he knew alot about me. It’s rare that someone you know so little makes such an impact in your life. God Bless you James. You will truly be missed.
I just read about James passing away. He was such an amazing young man. He did a ton of work for me when I had a flood in my downstairs. I loved that he listened to Christian music the entire time he was working. I was so impressed by his work ethic and his Love of God. We had a few nice long talks. My prayers go out to his family. I know that this young man has a very special place in heaven.