ROBERT L. BAKER JR.
Robert L. “Bob” Baker, 89, a lifelong Franklin County resident passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Rushville. Bob was born in Greensburg, on February 17, 1932, to the late Robert Lee and Lucille L. (Whitney) Baker.
Bob married Nora Satterfield on April 12, 1955, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. Bob retired from Ford in 1987, after 33 years as an inspector and was a part-time farmer. Bob attended Andersonville Christian Church and Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, preaching and singing.
Survivors include two sons, Neil (Jean) Baker and Milo Nigel (Sonia) Baker both of Laurel, brother, John (Waltraud) Baker of Texas, two sisters, Iva Milburn and Martha Baker both of Greensburg, two grandchildren, Vanity (Erik Davis) Baker and Jessie (Josh) Summey, and two great grandchildren Jaxson and Adalind Summey.
In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was preceded in death by three sisters, Lula (Ivan) Lawrence, Carolyn Sue Baker and Katherine Browning, three brothers, Willard M. Baker, Harlan Baker and Ernest Baker.
Services will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Moster Mortuary, Rushville, Pastor Rich Ralstin will preside. The Rush County Honor Guard will perform military rites at the mortuary. Friends are welcome to visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service the same day at the mortuary. Burial will follow in Hopewell cemetery.