George H. Baker, Sr.
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George H. Baker, Sr., 66, of Gap (also known as "Uncle Bubs", "Papa George" and "Big George"), was tragically killed on Thursday, January 20th in New York while loading his truck. He was the husband of Terri Lee Spotts Baker, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage.
Born in Gentry, Arkansas on April 15, 1944, he was the son of the late George H. Baker and Georgia Lee Wooten Baker. He was the owner and operator of G. & T. Trucking for more than 30 years.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by four sons, Justin H., Jonathan J., George H. Jr., all of home, and Gary L. of Okla..; and one daughter Colleen N. of home; three grandchildren, two step grandchildren; three sisters, Kathy Lee Spearman of Wichita, KS, Gloria Jean Christenberry of Berryton, KS and Barbara Ann Wilber of Holden, MO.
He had many friends across the US, including West Tucker and John Clark in Okla. and Marlin Smoker of Coatesville and Mike Reid of Atglen.
He was predeceased by his daughter Danielle.
The Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Pequea Baptist Cemetery in Gap. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 10 until 11 AM.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. You guys have always been like family to us and if you need anything please call. Love you and I will keep you in my thoughts
We are sorry to hear of your
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in family and friends at this difficult time. The Bible gives hope that soon our Creator Jehovah God will end all suffering, pain and death and we have the hope of being reunited with our loved one that have passed away. (Revelation 21:4; Revelation 83:18; John 5:28,29)
"And there will be many of those asleep in the ground of dust who will wake up, these to indefinitely lasting life.." Daniel 12:2
With Deepest Sympathy
We would like you to know that we thought so much of George. He was a wonderful man,great tuck driver in which he had hauled many loads for us during the 20 plus years that we knew him. The trucking industry has truly lost one of the best. As always if there is anything the family needs, please do not hesitate to give us a call..
So sorry for your loss,
So sorry for your loss, George was a great person always very funny and full of life, just a pleasant person to be around. He would always make someone feel welcome at his home or at any of the gatherings he was at always had conversation for someone. He will be missed very much by all. As always if there is anything we can do please let us know. Your will be in our thoughts.
Terri, I am so sorry for your
Terri, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Ellie and Family
terri and family
terri ,
im sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.