Warren Baker, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. He was the son of the late John and Ada Baker of Salem. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Vera Ann Baker and also preceded in death by seven siblings, Clyde, Cliff, Claudine (Dollbaby), Herbert, Gladys (Tootsie), Howard and John. Surviving are his two sons, Cliff Baker and wife, Liz of Roanoke, Kevin Baker and wife, Lynn of Salem; brother, Earl "Jeff" Baker of Salem; sister, Mary Frances Hancock of Roanoke; nieces and nephews, Diane, Steve, Margaret, Ann, Glenn, Bob and Donald; he will also be missed by his beloved cat, Lil Bit.
Warren was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in the 329th Buckshot Infantry in Belgium, France and Germany. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
Warren worked as a U.S. Postal carrier and later a window clerk at the Salem Post Office retiring after more than 40 years of service.
Warren loved life and the New York Yankees. He was always good for a story or a practical joke. In his younger days he was an avid Shuffleboard player and enjoyed league bowling. He was a true animal lover and fed any stray cat that came to visit. His kind and easygoing nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Flowers are appreciated, as well as contributions to the Roanoke Mountain View Humane Society, 5363 Peters Creek Road N.W., Roanoke, VA 24019.
Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 with the Reverend Paul Henrickson officiating. The interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.
Warren was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in the 329th Buckshot Infantry in Belgium, France and Germany. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
Warren worked as a U.S. Postal carrier and later a window clerk at the Salem Post Office retiring after more than 40 years of service.
Warren loved life and the New York Yankees. He was always good for a story or a practical joke. In his younger days he was an avid Shuffleboard player and enjoyed league bowling. He was a true animal lover and fed any stray cat that came to visit. His kind and easygoing nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Flowers are appreciated, as well as contributions to the Roanoke Mountain View Humane Society, 5363 Peters Creek Road N.W., Roanoke, VA 24019.
Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 with the Reverend Paul Henrickson officiating. The interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.
Warren Baker, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. He was the son of the late John and Ada Baker of Salem. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Vera Ann Baker and also preceded in death by seven siblings, Clyde, Cliff, Claudine (Dollbaby), Herbert, Gladys (Tootsie), Howard and John. Surviving are his two sons, Cliff Baker and wife, Liz of Roanoke, Kevin Baker and wife, Lynn of Salem; brother, Earl "Jeff" Baker of Salem; sister, Mary Frances Hancock of Roanoke; nieces and nephews, Diane, Steve, Margaret, Ann, Glenn, Bob and Donald; he will also be missed by his beloved cat, Lil Bit.
Warren was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in the 329th Buckshot Infantry in Belgium, France and Germany. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
Warren worked as a U.S. Postal carrier and later a window clerk at the Salem Post Office retiring after more than 40 years of service.
Warren loved life and the New York Yankees. He was always good for a story or a practical joke. In his younger days he was an avid Shuffleboard player and enjoyed league bowling. He was a true animal lover and fed any stray cat that came to visit. His kind and easygoing nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Flowers are appreciated, as well as contributions to the Roanoke Mountain View Humane Society, 5363 Peters Creek Road N.W., Roanoke, VA 24019.
Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 with the Reverend Paul Henrickson officiating. The interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.
Warren was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in the 329th Buckshot Infantry in Belgium, France and Germany. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
Warren worked as a U.S. Postal carrier and later a window clerk at the Salem Post Office retiring after more than 40 years of service.
Warren loved life and the New York Yankees. He was always good for a story or a practical joke. In his younger days he was an avid Shuffleboard player and enjoyed league bowling. He was a true animal lover and fed any stray cat that came to visit. His kind and easygoing nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Flowers are appreciated, as well as contributions to the Roanoke Mountain View Humane Society, 5363 Peters Creek Road N.W., Roanoke, VA 24019.
Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 with the Reverend Paul Henrickson officiating. The interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.
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