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William C. "Bill" Baker III

1953 - 2023

William C. "Bill" Baker III obituary, 1953-2023, Frederick, MD

BORN

1953

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.

106 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland

William Baker Obituary

William "Bill" Claude Baker, III, 70, of Big Pool and formerly of Urbana, Maryland, passed on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Frederick, MD, to the late William Claude Baker, Jr. and Mary Louise Alverta (Flair) Baker. He was the beloved husband to the late Jean Louise Baker.

Bill was employed with Environmental Alternatives Inc. for over 20 years as a truck driver. In his off time, he would visit casinos to play slot machines. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children; Shane Baker (Jami) and Jeanne Baker, his grandson Donavan Santmier, his siblings, Michael Baker (Joyce), Susan Livingston (Larry), and Martha Flook (Bill), his companion Lisa Smoot, and special family members, Bruce and Patty Kinna, and his nephew Thomas Stowers (Kathy). In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his siblings Roland Baker and Sandra Jo Rachel.

Family and friends can gather at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A., 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701 on Friday November 17, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 1pm. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.KeeneyBasford.com William "Bill" C. Baker, III

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Nov. 15 to Nov. 14, 2023.

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Ron Nash

November 22, 2023

Always in our thoughts.

Nancy West

November 18, 2023

I remember his many jokes he loved to play on people around the Firehouse. We had some great times working functions at the firehouse. Sorry I couldn't make it the services either day. Love you lots

Sue Stup Musser

November 17, 2023

So sorry for your loss
Knew Billy since elementary school in Urbana.
My condolences to the entire family

Bob Davis

November 17, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We are surely going to miss a wonderful person.

Buddy Johnikin

November 16, 2023

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Bill’s passing. He was a wonderful human being. He had a great sense of humor and could make anyone around him laugh. I have many fond memories of Bill and I’m grateful for the time I spent with him. It was a privilege and honor to work with him. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Buddy Johnikin

Michaelann Day

November 16, 2023

Uncle Bill one of a kind for sure. He was always kind, gentle and always funny. He would give the shirt off of his back if you needed something. I remember his jokes, if you were ever having a bad day he would tell a joke and make you laugh so hard. Then you would forget about everything else. He loved to eat corn on the cob and someone once said to him you can't eat that corn you don't have any teeth, well long and behold he cleaned that corn like he had a mouth full. Here he loved helping others when needed. Well you God evidently needed a funny angel because he called you home. We love you and will miss you. Fly high and go get those gold wings because you have earned them.

Adella Weigand

November 16, 2023

Was a good person

Sandy ward miller

November 15, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Many Urbana memories of the Baker family. Hugs to all

Sabrina Kolb

November 15, 2023

Sorry for your Loss! He will be missed by many.
He was always a kidder who made you laugh. RIP buddy I'll miss chatting with you.

Nancy West

November 15, 2023

Billy was a great guy. He was airways cracking jokes. My heart goes out to all of you. Hold on to the memories you have of him. Love you all

Deborah Fredericks

November 14, 2023

Our condolences to the family .

Troy and Candy Holly

November 13, 2023

Our condolences to Jeanne and the Family. God Bless.

Stephanie French

November 13, 2023

Bill was such a great man, father, grandfather and friend. I will miss seeing him at parties. I am praying for his family especially Jeanne and Donavan.

Ed Johnson

November 13, 2023

Billy, you were always hard working and fun to be around. RIP my friend and enjoy your rewards!!

Sheila Black

November 13, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you will be missed by many

Kimberly and Ray Staub

November 13, 2023

Bill was so happy . always having a good time. Love when he came to our house for birthdays and Christmas eve. Ray and i will miss you.

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Nov

17

Memorial Gathering

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.

106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Nov

18

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.

106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

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