- Date Of Birth: October 29, 1934
- Date Of Death: March 10, 2022
- State: Georgia
John Ora Baker, Sr., 87, of Statesboro, GA passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022. John was born on October 29, 1934 in Oswego, New York to the late Edward and Lizzy (Towsley) Baker.
He retired from Local 214 Laborers Union in the Town of Scriba for the Highway Department. He loved doing crossword puzzles. But, on race day, NASCAR was what got his attention. He loved NASCAR racing, but he especially loved the late, great Dale Earnhardt and more recently, Kyle Bush. Then, during football season, the Green Bay Packers were his team. Whether football, NASCAR or crossword puzzles, his beloved dachshund, Ginger was always by his side.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Irving, Bud, and Henry; and his sisters, Jessie, Lucy, Franny and Maryann.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of more than 51 years, Caroline Reeves Baker; five children, Esther (David) Fredette, Kenneth (Danielle) Bardin, Julia Campbell, Tessie (David) Miner, and John (Sandy) Baker, Jr.; fourteen grandchildren, two great grandsons, and several nieces, nephews and friends.
The Family wishes to thank Ogeechee Area Hospice, especially the nurses and doctor who took such good care of Mr. Baker.
