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Submitted: 4/21/13 • Approved: 4/22/13 • Last Updated: 4/25/13 • R865710-G0-S3
March 27, 1939, Elizabeth, Fulton County, Arkansas
September 17, 2009, Orrick, Ray County, Missouri
Son of Clarence & Cecil Ross Baker
Husband of Miriam Baker
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, September 20, 2009:
Kenneth Joseph Baker
Mr. Kenneth Joseph Baker, 72, of Orrick, Mo., died Thursday, September 17, at his home. Kenneth was born March 27, 1937, in Elizabeth, Ark., to Clarence and Cecil (Ross) Baker. He had lived in the Orrick area since 1989. Kenny enjoyed racing cars, boating and working on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Cecil Baker, and a brother, Howard Baker. Survivors include his wife, Miriam Baker of the home; a brother, Rex Baker and wife Mary Jo; a daughter, Judy Giles and husband Troy; stepchildren Debra Allen, Edward Tapp, Jr., Fred Tapp and Michael Tapp, and an adopted daughter, Carol Furlong, and eight grandchildren.
Visitation for Kenny will be Tuesday, September 22, at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, from 6-7:30 p.m., with a life celebration and memorial service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross. (Arr.: Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick, Mo.)
(Photo courtesy of Vera Reeves)
Contributed on 4/21/13 by maxparnell
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