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      Thomas Lee Baker

      March 6, 2026

      Thomas Lee Baker, 75, peacefully passed away at his home in Moyock, North Carolina, on March 6, 2026. A proud Marine Corps veteran and dedicated public servant, Tom lived a life defined by service, integrity, and devotion to his family.

      Born on September 3, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Tom was a longtime resident of Monroe County. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, completing two tours of duty and earning the rank of Sergeant as well as a Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice. After his military service, Tom continued his commitment to community and hard work through a 40-plus-year career with the Bloomington Post Office, where he was known for his reliability, good nature, and dedication to those he served. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Pamela (King) Baker; his daughter Angela Allen and her husband Bruce, along with their children Christopher and his wife Ariana McKillip, Hunter, and Abbigael; his son Clinton Baker and his wife Joanna (Carroll), and their children Kayla and her Husband Michael Matthews, Kacey, Ryder, and Garrett; and his daughter Tiffany Huffman and her husband Jared, with their children Jedrek and Jaxon; his sisters Linda Johnson and Brenda Dempsey; Brothers Lonald Wayne Baker, and Dennis Dean Baker; and an abundance of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Oran and Ardith Fay (Baron) Baker, his brother Ricky Eugene Baker, and his beloved son, Thomas Lee Baker Jr. A memorial celebration of life will be held this July in Bloomington, where family and friends will gather to honor and remember Tom’s extraordinary life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Tom’s name to the Fisher House Foundation, a charitable organization that provides accommodations for families of veterans receiving medical care. Please share expressions of comfort at www.gallopfuneralservices.com Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

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        Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.

        Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

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        In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.

        Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

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        In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.

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