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Willie “Wootnie” Baker Jr.

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Willie “Wootnie” Baker Jr.

Birth
Death
28 Feb 2020 (aged 43)
Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Willie Baker, Jr. "Wootnie" 43 of Columbia, SC passed away on February 28, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, SC surrounded with family and friends. He was the son of Willie Baker and Johnnie Mae Spencer and born on November 19, 1976.

Willie attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools graduating from Providence High School. Willie furthered his education at the Barber Styling Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He pursued his passion working at Bladez Barbershop for several years. Willie also was employed at Wells Fargo Bank. Willie relocated to Columbia SC to further his education attending Remington College where he received his cosmetology license. He was a barber at Great Clips and Sharkys in Columbia SC. He was currently working at Great Clips Barber Styling in Mount Pleasant SC until his health failed.

Wootnie, as he was affectionately called had a passion for comedy. He loved telling jokes, making people laugh and was loved by everyone he encountered. He was a loving father, son, brother, finance' and a inspiration to those that needed a smile when going through tough times.

He was preceded in death by a special aunt, Jacqueline Powell.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents, Johnnie Mae Spencer (Larry-Poppa Larry) Charlotte NC; Father Willie James Baker (Lynette) Charlotte NC; Fiance', Mariah Rivers of Columbia SC; Daughters, Vanessa Baker, Jayla Nichole Baker of Charlotte NC; Sons, Damiyon Sanders, Jaylen Me'kel Chisholm and Jayden Dionte Baker of Charlotte NC; and Michael Baker of Columbia, SC; A special niece, Alissa Monte' Baker of Charlotte NC; Grandmother, Willie Mae Baker of PA; Brothers, Adrian Banks (Marisa), Corey L. Baker (Wanda), Cedrick Brown (Tee), Darrell Spencer all of Charlotte NC and Rev. Harold C. Dixon (God Brother) of Charlotte NC; a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Willie Baker, Jr. "Wootnie" 43 of Columbia, SC passed away on February 28, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, SC surrounded with family and friends. He was the son of Willie Baker and Johnnie Mae Spencer and born on November 19, 1976.

Willie attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools graduating from Providence High School. Willie furthered his education at the Barber Styling Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He pursued his passion working at Bladez Barbershop for several years. Willie also was employed at Wells Fargo Bank. Willie relocated to Columbia SC to further his education attending Remington College where he received his cosmetology license. He was a barber at Great Clips and Sharkys in Columbia SC. He was currently working at Great Clips Barber Styling in Mount Pleasant SC until his health failed.

Wootnie, as he was affectionately called had a passion for comedy. He loved telling jokes, making people laugh and was loved by everyone he encountered. He was a loving father, son, brother, finance' and a inspiration to those that needed a smile when going through tough times.

He was preceded in death by a special aunt, Jacqueline Powell.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents, Johnnie Mae Spencer (Larry-Poppa Larry) Charlotte NC; Father Willie James Baker (Lynette) Charlotte NC; Fiance', Mariah Rivers of Columbia SC; Daughters, Vanessa Baker, Jayla Nichole Baker of Charlotte NC; Sons, Damiyon Sanders, Jaylen Me'kel Chisholm and Jayden Dionte Baker of Charlotte NC; and Michael Baker of Columbia, SC; A special niece, Alissa Monte' Baker of Charlotte NC; Grandmother, Willie Mae Baker of PA; Brothers, Adrian Banks (Marisa), Corey L. Baker (Wanda), Cedrick Brown (Tee), Darrell Spencer all of Charlotte NC and Rev. Harold C. Dixon (God Brother) of Charlotte NC; a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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  • Created by: Mary Lesesne
  • Added: Mar 19, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208153035/willie-baker: accessed ), memorial page for Willie “Wootnie” Baker Jr. (19 Nov 1976–28 Feb 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 208153035, citing Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Mary Lesesne (contributor 47874668).