Robert P Baker
September 13, 1927 - October 7, 2016
Robert P. Baker, 89, of Galax passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, NC. He was born September 13, 1927 in Salem, VA to the late Jessie and Maude Baker. Mr. Baker was retired from Kroger Foods and proudly served in the United States Army. Survivors include wife of 67 years, Mary Hamilton Baker of the home; two daughters, Debra Baker Puckett, Barbara Baker Phipps and husband, Tommy all of Galax; two sisters, Shirley Wade of Montgomery, AL and Anna Mae Flunnoy and husband, Roger of Boones Mill, VA; two brothers, Kenneth Baker and wife, Shelba, and Jimmy Baker both of Blacksburg, VA; four grandchildren, Bryan Phipps, Deandra Casto and husband, Nick, Jennifer Leonard and husband, Alex, and Stephanie Tuttle and husband, Jammie; seven great-grandchildren, Bry, Blake, and Brook Phipps, Sophia Puckett, Robbie and Rylee Leonard, and Holden Tuttle; several nieces and nephews also survive. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 9, 2016 at The First Christian Church, Galax, VA beginning at 3pm with Pastor Randy Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Felts Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Galax, VA. Military Rites will be conducted by Grayson VFW Post #7726. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 2 until 3pm. In Lieu of Flowers memorials can be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Rd, Dobson, NC 27017, or to the First Christian Church of Galax, 402 N Jefferson St, Galax, VA 24333.
Robert P. Baker, 89, of Galax passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, NC. He was born September 13, 1927 in Salem, VA to the late Jessie and Maude Baker. Mr. Baker was retired from Kroger Foods and proudly served... View Obituary & Service Information