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John Baker

Hazard, Kentucky

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John Baker, 96 SCARBOROUGH -- COL (U.S. Army, retired) John Baker, 96, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a lawyer and judge, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Jean McIntyre (Gillette) Baker and a resident for...

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Richard, Damaris, Prent, Nico

We miss you, Uncle john! Your legacy, teachings and examples of success and compassion will perpetuate for generations through your children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Love, Richard, Damaris, Prentiss and Nico Baker

To the family of COL John Baker...please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one which I was made aware of by way of his obituary in the Hazard Herald. And, thank you to COL Baker for his devotion to his family, friends, country and life. What an amazing journey it must have been for him. May God bless his family and provide comfort during this difficult time. My mother (born Feb 1916) in Perry County is no doubt a distant relative of John's, having descended from the Baker...

Jean & Family: All members of the Pine Tree chapter of Maine, Military Officers Association of America wish to express our deepest sympathy and respect to you upon the passing of John (Col. John Baker, USA-Ret.). We will miss his advice, jokes and stories at our meetings. A true leader and teacher....there is always a special place for him in Heaven. Be proud and God bless you all. Capt. Arthur Allen, USAR(R),Sec.PTCM/MOAA

I knew COL(R) Baker only through his obituary. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and family who must surely be mourning his loss. But the summary of his many accomplishments and the undoubted love of his wife and their children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, make me want to proclaim, "What an amazing life!"

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. (1Peter 5:6,7)

Another from the 'Greatest Generation' in God's care.
Thank you for your service.

Jean, Barney, and family:

Diane and I were saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a great man who lived a great life. We enjoyed working for John and Jean for more than 4 years. I can still picture John asking me who sang a certain song. And he was such a fan of "...swing and sway with Sammy Kaye...". He will be missed.

Our condolences go out to all of the family.

Rick and Diane Piecuch