REV. TED F. BAKER

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

TED BAKER Obituary

BAKER, REV. TED F. - passed away Sunday March 30, 2014. He served in the Ministry for the United Methodist Church for 43 years touching hearts and lives too many to count. Reverend Baker also served at Red Bank United Methodist Church 1993-1998. Upon his official retirement in 2000 he has made his home in Sweetwater, Tennessee and continued to serve and share the love of God daily. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wallace Baker; his three children and their spouses: son Butch Baker and wife Nancy, son Jay Baker and wife Tara, and daughter Sissy Polacek and husband Adam. He also leaves behind eight much loved grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6th at the First United Methodist Church of Sweetwater. The family will receive friends during visitation immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations in his honor to the Sweetwater Area Ministries. Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, (423) 877-3524

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Apr. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for TED BAKER

12 Entries

Bill Dyke

March 14, 2022

I just (2022) read of Ted's passing eight years ago. Ted and I were schoolmates and teammates at Knoxville Fulton HS (1952-54) and very close friends. I saw him at reunions two or three times over the years and he was always the same loving, generous, witty, brilliant and dedicated Ted. I'm sure I will have a chance to touch base with him again in Heaven, and I look forward to it. To his family - you have been blessed, as i have, to have been touched by his life. We will all meet again.

Charlotte Harkleroad

April 22, 2014

I was surprised to learn of Ted's passing when I read "The Call". "Toad" was very fond of Ted and freqently would mention the trip to Atlanta and we went shopping. Just keep busy. I have found this very helpful to help with my grief. May God's comfort surround you each day.

April 8, 2014

Nancy and family,

I am so sorry for your loss, and have been praying for your family. I loved talking to you just a couple of weeks ago, and will carry that lasting memory forever. Thank you for being in our lives. You have enriched mom's life with your friendship and we consider you family.

Prayerfully,
Jason, Valerie, and Sully Rhymer

Jean Rhymer Robinson

April 5, 2014

Dear Nancy, I don't think I have enough words in my vocabulary to tell you what a blessing the Baker family has been to me during the past fifty years. I don't have very many memories that don't include you. Please know how much I love you and your children.You are in my heart and prayers, and even though I will miss Ted always, I rejoice that he is in heaven with my sweet Max.
My love and prayers to all of you.

Cindy McBay-Neimann

April 5, 2014

Dear Butch & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing.He was a wonderful and kind man. Sincerely, Cindy

April 3, 2014

Nancy and Family, We are so surprised and sorry to hear of Ted's passing. We have fond memories of our conversations with you and him over a good meal. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Sincerely, Neldeane and Paul

Gordon Goodgame

April 3, 2014

Nancy & family: Dianne and I want you to know of our deep concern upon learning of Ted's death. A friend since Knoxville youth days in the 1950's, we will miss him. May God's grace be more than equal to all your needs. Peace & Love,

B.J.& Charlie Clark

April 1, 2014

When Charlie and I heard the news this A.M. of Ted's passing, we sat in shock and sorrow. So many wonderful memories our entire family have of our friendship with the Baker family for many years. Ted baptized our two sons, Art & Scott. HE Married our SON Scott and was a marvelous minister to our St. Mark church family. We send sincere condolences to Nancy, Burch, Jay and Sissy. Much love from B.J. & Charlie Clark.

Sally Moseley

April 1, 2014

Dear Butch,
I was so sorry to hear today of your father's passing. May you and your family find comfort in the Lord and each other, and blessings in shared fond memories.
With kindest sympathies,

Jean Morrow

April 1, 2014

Dear Nancy: I am so sad to learn of Ted's passing. Ray and I enjoyed seeing you all when our boys (Butch and Butch)played minor league football at Rocky Hill...happy times. I was always so inspired by Ted's messages unlike any other pastor I ever heard. Heartfelt condolences during this time from our family. Love Jean

Shirley Kim and Greg Poulos

April 1, 2014

To be absent from the body is the be home with the Lord,amen. May the Lord comfort you in your time of grief.

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