Columbia, South Carolina
1955 - 2025
John David Baker July 5, 1955 - February 2, 2025 Columbia, South Carolina - John David Baker, a lifelong Columbia resident, devoted philanthropist, and visionary leader in business and community service, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 69 due to complications from Parkinson's...
Read MoreI met John decades ago and for quite a while he was helpful to me to fight the good fight with him. He was a great guy with tons of compassion.
Jeffrey Magun
March 05, 2025 | Friend
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Laura Michel
February 19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
So sorry to learn this about John. He was a great guy.
Richard Lewenthal
February 09, 2025 | Friend
John was a vital asset to our community. You could always count on him, he leaves a wonderful legacy and will be missed.
Jennifer Mykytyn
February 06, 2025 | Friend
John and I have been good friends since the late 1960s I cannot find the words to emphasize how much his friendship meant to me. Through these years I cannot even begin to cover all the places we visited and the events we participated in. A few would be numerous Major League baseball games including a World Series game and a trip to Cooperstown NY to attend the induction of Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves and Tommy Lasorda of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The amount of Gamecock games we attended...
Philip Pleasants
February 05, 2025 | Friend
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Jay & Laura Baker
February 05, 2025 | Blythewood, SC
May you all be comforted by the loving memories of your beloved husband and father. BDE
Sending our deepest condolences and warm hugs.
Robyn and Mark Feinberg
February 05, 2025 | JOHNS CREEK, GA | Friend
So many childhood memories of John. His authenticity and genuine kindness and love for others has always been an inspiration to me and my family.
Donen Davis
February 05, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Marcie, Gabby and family. John was a truly bright star in our community and will be missed by many.
Joanne Epley
February 05, 2025 | Friend