George Henry Baker son of the late Ruby Shrum Baker and Isaac E. Baker was born in Ellington, Missouri, on October 2, 1933. He departed this life at Lake General Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri, on July 2, 2015, at the age of 81.
George was united in marriage to Dorothy Lou Santhuff on September 14, 1957, and to this union one son was born. Dorothy preceded George in death on August 8, 2000. George was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Ellington United Methodist Church and the Barnesville Masonic Lodge. His hobbies included working, watching Fox News, playing golf, fishing and boating.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Ruby Baker and brother, Charles Baker.
George is survived by his son, George H. Baker and wife Alissa of Broadlands, Virginia, and one grandson, Jackson Charles Baker. George is also survived by many cousins and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 7th 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Wednesday July 8th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister:
Burial: Ellington City Cemetery
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Wounded Warrior Project or American Stroke Association