Anderson, Indiana
1926 - 2008
Marvin E. Baker, 81, Anderson, passed away May 7, 2008 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born October 9, 1926 in Carthage, TN, the son of James and Maude (Belcher) Baker. He lived most of his adult life in the Anderson area.
Marvin’s first priority was his family and he loved his grandchildren. He never met a stranger. Marvin enjoyed being outside doing yard work and listening to and playing blue grass music on his harmonica.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Baker of Anderson; five children, Carolyn Cole and Marvin H. (wife, Debbie) Baker, all of Anderson, Debbie (husband, Randy) Kilpatrick of La Porte, TX, Pam Baker (friend, Jay Wright) and Kim (husband, Duane) Reeves, all of Anderson; 13 grandchildren, Connie Webb, Gloria (husband, William) Hyde, Jesse (wife, Jennifer) Cole, Norman (wife, Kim) Cole, Kevin Cole, Michele Conner, George A. (wife, Tammy) Baker, Amanda Allen, Chad Kilpatrick, Kandi Kilpatrick, Kandis Shreve, Ciara Reeves and Shaun Green; 21 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters, Frances Lankford and Dean Bush, both of TN; sister-in-law, Frances Baker of Anderson; and special friends, Carson and Kathleen Warren of Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his son, George Baker; two grandsons, Chris Baker and Michael Baker; granddaughter, Amy Green; son-in-law, Leon Cole; and several brothers and sisters.
Special thanks to the staff of Countryside Manor for their loving care of Mr. Baker.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with John Ray officiating. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be 12 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences: www.brownbutzdiedring.com
GRANDPA, WE WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN OUR LIVES. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE WHEN WE NEEDED YOU AND YOU NEVER SAID "NO", YOU BROUGHT SO MUCH LOVE AND HAPPINES TO THE FAMILY GRANDPA AND WE ALL ARE VERY GRATEFUL AND PROUD TO OF HAD YOU FOR A GRANDPA. WE ARE SO SORRY GRANDMA FOR YOUR HURT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THANKS FOR BEING THE BEST GRANDPARENTS EVER..LOVE GLORIA
Gloria & William Hyde
May 29, 2008 | Houston, TX
Even though i didn't get to see uncle Marvin very much since we moved to Tennessee some 44 years ago, he was always one of my favorites. I have good memories of living across the street from them in Anderson. Uncle Marvin, you will be missed.
Tim Lankford
May 13, 2008 | Sparta, TN
We were very priviledged to have known Marvin. He was a very gentle man and loving person to his family and friends. We will miss his smile and laughter. I am sure His Heavenly Father is very pleased to have him in Heaven.
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family and will keep them in our prayers.
Jim & Barbara Wright
May 11, 2008 | Anderson, IN
HE WAS OUR BROTHER AND WE LOVED HIM VERY MUCH . I WISH WE COULD HAVE SEEN EACH OTHER ONE MORE TIME . THE LAST TIME HE CAME TO VISIT I KNEW THEN HE WAS NOT WELL. HE WAS THE LAST ONE OF THE BROTHERS TO PASSAND NOW THERE IS ONLY MYSELF AND OUR SISTER LEFT. YOU WILL BE VERY MISSED BY US FRANCES AND DEAN. THIS WAS SENT BY FRANCESLANKFORDS DAUGHTER FOR THE TWO SISTERS.
BELINDA WATTS
May 10, 2008 | CARTHAGE, TN
Marvin & Kathleen were my neighbors for many years and I am privledged to have known them and their family. He was a kind man and a friend to all who knew him. You have my sympathy for your loss of this gentle spirit.
Ralph Belvedere
May 09, 2008 | Anderson, IN
Your friends...Janie & Jim
Today Mother Earth wept for her loss of this gentle spirit who brought the sunshine with his smile and spread joy with his laughter.
Marvin was our neighbor for more than 6 years and we shared many good times together with him and his family. He was always willing to help others in any way he could. He was a kind and honest man and a very hard worker.
Kathleen, we send you our love and pray God will give you strength to cary on. Pam,Kim,Jay & Duane (and other loved ones);...
Janie Forister/ Jim Clark
May 09, 2008 | Anderson, IN
I was so sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. He was very loved at Pay Less Super Markets. Even after he retired, I remember him coming into the store mostly just to visit with his former co-workers. I will always cherish the gold dollar coins he gave me. It was my priviledge to help him with his insurance and retirement account while at the Cross Street Pay Less. He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.
Pat Storm
May 09, 2008 | Middletown, IN
sorry for your loss.
paula moss
May 08, 2008 | Anderson, IN
KIM,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, SORRY WE ARE NOT THERE, BUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FRIENDS
DORA LYNN AND DARRELL E. OSBORNE
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