Burton Lee "Tim" Baker, 78, of Bessemer, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Uniontown Hospital in Fayette County, following complications from COVID-19.
Born on July 27, 1942, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson.
He married the love of his life, Nancy D. Elliott Baker, on July 18, 1975.
Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam.
He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer.
He was employed at Hardy Trucking for 40 years, where he was affectionately known as "Little Stinker" on the CB radio, until his retirement in 2004.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.
On warm days, you could find him at the ball field catching a game. He enjoyed singing with the Ellwood City Civic Chorale.
Tim's most cherished moments were spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, survivors include his children, some by blood and some by love, two sons, Burt (Barb White) Baker of New Castle and Ed Alford of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Vickie (John) Domenick and Catherine (Shawn) Cox, both of Bessemer; many grandchildren and one great-grandson, who lovingly called him "Pap Pap"; and many stepbrothers and stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Baker.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 27, 2021, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Lott officiating. Military Rites will be observed by the New Castle Honor Guard.
Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
All visitors please follow CDC protocol.
Online condolences may be offered at marshallsfh.com.
Published on May 23, 2021
Born on July 27, 1942, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson.
He married the love of his life, Nancy D. Elliott Baker, on July 18, 1975.
Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam.
He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer.
He was employed at Hardy Trucking for 40 years, where he was affectionately known as "Little Stinker" on the CB radio, until his retirement in 2004.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.
On warm days, you could find him at the ball field catching a game. He enjoyed singing with the Ellwood City Civic Chorale.
Tim's most cherished moments were spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, survivors include his children, some by blood and some by love, two sons, Burt (Barb White) Baker of New Castle and Ed Alford of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Vickie (John) Domenick and Catherine (Shawn) Cox, both of Bessemer; many grandchildren and one great-grandson, who lovingly called him "Pap Pap"; and many stepbrothers and stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Baker.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 27, 2021, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Lott officiating. Military Rites will be observed by the New Castle Honor Guard.
Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
All visitors please follow CDC protocol.
Online condolences may be offered at marshallsfh.com.
Published on May 23, 2021
Burton Lee "Tim" Baker, 78, of Bessemer, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Uniontown Hospital in Fayette County, following complications from COVID-19.
Born on July 27, 1942, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson.
He married the love of his life, Nancy D. Elliott Baker, on July 18, 1975.
Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam.
He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer.
He was employed at Hardy Trucking for 40 years, where he was affectionately known as "Little Stinker" on the CB radio, until his retirement in 2004.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.
On warm days, you could find him at the ball field catching a game. He enjoyed singing with the Ellwood City Civic Chorale.
Tim's most cherished moments were spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, survivors include his children, some by blood and some by love, two sons, Burt (Barb White) Baker of New Castle and Ed Alford of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Vickie (John) Domenick and Catherine (Shawn) Cox, both of Bessemer; many grandchildren and one great-grandson, who lovingly called him "Pap Pap"; and many stepbrothers and stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Baker.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 27, 2021, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Lott officiating. Military Rites will be observed by the New Castle Honor Guard.
Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
All visitors please follow CDC protocol.
Online condolences may be offered at marshallsfh.com.
Published on May 23, 2021
Born on July 27, 1942, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson.
He married the love of his life, Nancy D. Elliott Baker, on July 18, 1975.
Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam.
He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer.
He was employed at Hardy Trucking for 40 years, where he was affectionately known as "Little Stinker" on the CB radio, until his retirement in 2004.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.
On warm days, you could find him at the ball field catching a game. He enjoyed singing with the Ellwood City Civic Chorale.
Tim's most cherished moments were spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, survivors include his children, some by blood and some by love, two sons, Burt (Barb White) Baker of New Castle and Ed Alford of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Vickie (John) Domenick and Catherine (Shawn) Cox, both of Bessemer; many grandchildren and one great-grandson, who lovingly called him "Pap Pap"; and many stepbrothers and stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Baker.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 27, 2021, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Lott officiating. Military Rites will be observed by the New Castle Honor Guard.
Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
All visitors please follow CDC protocol.
Online condolences may be offered at marshallsfh.com.
Published on May 23, 2021
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