UNITED STATES ARMY
VIETNAM
George was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Stokesdale, N.C., to parents, Charles and Maude (Meadows) Baker. He was one of eight children. George grew up in North Carolina, graduating from high school in 1969 from East Forsyth Senior High School.
Following high school, George enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from Oct. 14, 1969, to Aug. 10, 1984. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a defense service medal, combat infantry badge, parachute badge, Vietnam service medal, republic of Vietnam campaign medal, and the Vietnam cross of gallantry with palm. While stationed in Italy for five years, he also received the following awards: Army commendation medal, Army service ribbon, and overseas service ribbon.
On July 9, 1977, George married the love of his life, Janet (Howell) Baker in Colorado Springs, Colo. Together they raised three children.
George enjoyed drag racing and raced on the Army Team while in the service. He loved old cars and owned several Corvettes. His love of speed earned him several speeding tickets over the years. He was an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting and selling gold, riding horses, studying history and reading. George lived in Italy for five years and in his spare time he restored furniture and dabbled in interior design. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Preceded by:
Parents: Charles and Maude
Sisters: Francis Stigall, Jane Smith and Linda Young
Brother: Buddy Baker
Survived by:
Wife: Janet Baker
Son: George (Heather) Baker, Jr.
Daughters: Kimberly (Mike) Gessell and Adriann (Spencer) Smith
Brothers: John (Shirley) Baker and Glen (Angel) Baker
Sister: Brenda Lane
10 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren
A host of extended family members
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
McCook Gazette Thursday, February-10-2022
VIETNAM
George was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Stokesdale, N.C., to parents, Charles and Maude (Meadows) Baker. He was one of eight children. George grew up in North Carolina, graduating from high school in 1969 from East Forsyth Senior High School.
Following high school, George enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from Oct. 14, 1969, to Aug. 10, 1984. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a defense service medal, combat infantry badge, parachute badge, Vietnam service medal, republic of Vietnam campaign medal, and the Vietnam cross of gallantry with palm. While stationed in Italy for five years, he also received the following awards: Army commendation medal, Army service ribbon, and overseas service ribbon.
On July 9, 1977, George married the love of his life, Janet (Howell) Baker in Colorado Springs, Colo. Together they raised three children.
George enjoyed drag racing and raced on the Army Team while in the service. He loved old cars and owned several Corvettes. His love of speed earned him several speeding tickets over the years. He was an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting and selling gold, riding horses, studying history and reading. George lived in Italy for five years and in his spare time he restored furniture and dabbled in interior design. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Preceded by:
Parents: Charles and Maude
Sisters: Francis Stigall, Jane Smith and Linda Young
Brother: Buddy Baker
Survived by:
Wife: Janet Baker
Son: George (Heather) Baker, Jr.
Daughters: Kimberly (Mike) Gessell and Adriann (Spencer) Smith
Brothers: John (Shirley) Baker and Glen (Angel) Baker
Sister: Brenda Lane
10 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren
A host of extended family members
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
McCook Gazette Thursday, February-10-2022
UNITED STATES ARMY
VIETNAM
George was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Stokesdale, N.C., to parents, Charles and Maude (Meadows) Baker. He was one of eight children. George grew up in North Carolina, graduating from high school in 1969 from East Forsyth Senior High School.
Following high school, George enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from Oct. 14, 1969, to Aug. 10, 1984. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a defense service medal, combat infantry badge, parachute badge, Vietnam service medal, republic of Vietnam campaign medal, and the Vietnam cross of gallantry with palm. While stationed in Italy for five years, he also received the following awards: Army commendation medal, Army service ribbon, and overseas service ribbon.
On July 9, 1977, George married the love of his life, Janet (Howell) Baker in Colorado Springs, Colo. Together they raised three children.
George enjoyed drag racing and raced on the Army Team while in the service. He loved old cars and owned several Corvettes. His love of speed earned him several speeding tickets over the years. He was an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting and selling gold, riding horses, studying history and reading. George lived in Italy for five years and in his spare time he restored furniture and dabbled in interior design. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Preceded by:
Parents: Charles and Maude
Sisters: Francis Stigall, Jane Smith and Linda Young
Brother: Buddy Baker
Survived by:
Wife: Janet Baker
Son: George (Heather) Baker, Jr.
Daughters: Kimberly (Mike) Gessell and Adriann (Spencer) Smith
Brothers: John (Shirley) Baker and Glen (Angel) Baker
Sister: Brenda Lane
10 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren
A host of extended family members
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
McCook Gazette Thursday, February-10-2022
VIETNAM
George was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Stokesdale, N.C., to parents, Charles and Maude (Meadows) Baker. He was one of eight children. George grew up in North Carolina, graduating from high school in 1969 from East Forsyth Senior High School.
Following high school, George enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from Oct. 14, 1969, to Aug. 10, 1984. He served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a defense service medal, combat infantry badge, parachute badge, Vietnam service medal, republic of Vietnam campaign medal, and the Vietnam cross of gallantry with palm. While stationed in Italy for five years, he also received the following awards: Army commendation medal, Army service ribbon, and overseas service ribbon.
On July 9, 1977, George married the love of his life, Janet (Howell) Baker in Colorado Springs, Colo. Together they raised three children.
George enjoyed drag racing and raced on the Army Team while in the service. He loved old cars and owned several Corvettes. His love of speed earned him several speeding tickets over the years. He was an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting and selling gold, riding horses, studying history and reading. George lived in Italy for five years and in his spare time he restored furniture and dabbled in interior design. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Preceded by:
Parents: Charles and Maude
Sisters: Francis Stigall, Jane Smith and Linda Young
Brother: Buddy Baker
Survived by:
Wife: Janet Baker
Son: George (Heather) Baker, Jr.
Daughters: Kimberly (Mike) Gessell and Adriann (Spencer) Smith
Brothers: John (Shirley) Baker and Glen (Angel) Baker
Sister: Brenda Lane
10 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren
A host of extended family members
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
McCook Gazette Thursday, February-10-2022
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