Joel Alan Baker, age 31 of Fairmount, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 30, 1983 in Marion to James Paul and Monna M. (Mathias) Baker, both surviving in Fairmount. Joel was a 2003 graduate of Madison-Grant High School and this past spring, graduated from Ball State University with a B.A. in Film and Video Production. He was a member of the Marion Church of the Brethren. Joel was an avid Chicago Cubs and NASCAR fan, he especially enjoyed rooting for Jeff Gordon—he aspired to use his recent degree to pursue a career in the production of NASCAR broadcasts. He was also an amateur photographer, taking photographs at James Dean Days, car shows and NASCAR races. Joel enjoyed participating in softball leagues with Liberty Friends Church. He had vast collections of music and movies, mostly from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Joel also liked to dote on his buddy, Roscoe, his brother’s dog.

In addition to his parents, Paul and Monna, he is survived by his twin brother, James Patrick (Leah) Baker, of Fairmount; grandfather, Alfred D. Mathias, of Gas City; uncles, Harold (Cheryl) Mathais, of Gas City, Tony (Elaine) Mathias, of Penn., and Eric (Robin) Mathias, of Texas; as well as several cousins.

Joel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James M. Baker and Ruth Baker McCammon; maternal grandmother, Jackie Mathias.

Arrangements are being entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, Indiana, 46928. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 20, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Fairmount Chapel. A funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairmount Chapel, with Pastor Bill House officiating. Interment will be at Park Cemetery in Fairmount.