Jackie D. Baker

Pendleton - Jackie D. "Jack" Baker, 74, Pendleton, passed away April 28, 2008 at Community Hospital, Anderson after a brief illness. He was born April 9, 1934 in Hancock County, Tennessee, and resided in Pendleton. He lived in Madison County since 1952. Jack retired in 1996 from Delco Remy Division of General Motors Plant 20 after 44 years of service. He served his country in the US Army from 1956-1958. He was a charter member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He had also served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent. He loved to sing and play music. Jack had a wonderful, congregational bass voice that will be greatly missed. He accepted Christ at an early age and had remained a true and faithful Christian servant. He truly loved the Lord, his church and his family. He was a member of the UAW Local #662. Jack held a pilot's license with a commerical multi-engine rating. He is survived by his wife whom he married December 13, 1958 in New Tazewell, Tennessee, Jan Duncan Baker of Pendleton; children, Debbie Mark Saunders of Markleville, Ruth Eric Taylor of Granger and Ed Special friend, Marsha Barrett Baker of Pendleton; sisters, Jean Bill Miracle of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Jerrie Cletis Earl of Middletown and Janie Roy Clem of Molena, Georgia; five grandchildren, Trent Saunders of Anderson, Shaun Kim Saunders of Anderson, John Baker of Pendleton, Jessica Taylor of Granger and Emily Baker of Daleville; two great grandchildren, Blake Saunders and Madison Saunders of Anderson; mother-in-law, Avis Duncan of New Tazewell, Tennessee; brother-in-law, J.E. Dian Duncan of New Tazewell, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Betty Paul Widner of New Tazewell, Tennessee; aunt, Allie Brewer of Hendersonville, Tennessee; uncle, Paul Ratliff of Maryville, Tennessee and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. & Elsie D. Ratliff Baker; sister, Helen Baker; father-in-law, Ed Duncan and grandparents, John & Delia Ratliff. Services will be Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson, with Pastor Hervy Lawrence and Rev. Dwayne Stapleton officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Pall Bearers will be Mark Saunders, Eric Taylor, Trent Saunders, Shaun Saunders, John Baker and Mike Brooks. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the funeral home, south chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Grove Baptist Church; 935 South 300 East; Anderson, IN 46017. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Jackie D. Baker

April 9, 1934 - April 28, 2008