Frank Lee Baker Jr., age 64, of Sautee passed away Friday, July 3, 2015.

Mr. Baker was born in Fulton County, the son of the late Frank Lee Baker Sr. and Sarah Adams Baker. He was a native of White County. Frank was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Samuel Chase Ethridge. He was a charter member of Mount Yonah Baptist Church in Cleveland, where he served on many committees through the years.

Frank began an early career in law enforcement at the age of 9, alongside his father who was elected sheriff of White County and served 32 years. Frank received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Eastern Kentucky University in 1973. He then began his career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as special agent in Milledgeville, Ga. He later was transferred to Region 8 Gainesville, Ga., and was promoted to special agent in charge where he served until his retirement in 1993. Frank was instrumental in the formation of the Appalachian Drug Task Force where he was Chairman. Any law enforcement officers will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Baker, Sautee; daughter and son-in-law, Renata and Jim Ethridge, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Trey and Stephanie Baker, Cleveland; grandchildren, Jake Ethridge, Katie Ethridge, Lee Baker, Emily Baker and Brett Baker.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Mount Yonah Baptist Church. The Rev. Doug Merck, the Rev. Andee Courson, the Rev. Stacy Dyer, the Rev. Dr. John Yarbrough and the Rev. Dr. James Harper will officiate. Interment will be at Gateway Memory Park. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Flowers are optional or you may make contributions to Mount Yonah Baptist Church Building Reduction Fund, 882 Asbestos Road, Cleveland, GA 30528.

Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland

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Published by gainesvilletimes.com on Jul. 5, 2015.

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James & Bea Chambers Rogers

June 29, 2021

Remembering Frank Jr and uplifting Donna commemorating his death this year. Love and sweet memories help us thru the trying times.

July 7, 2015

My sincere condolences to Donna for the loss of your husband Frank. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

Bea Chambers

July 7, 2015

May God's Peace and Comfort be near you as you face the changes and challenges ahead. Bless you and your family.

Gale Buckner

July 6, 2015

Rest in Peace, Frankie

Ben & Jeanie Bridges

July 6, 2015

Dear Donna,

Frank was a friend and fellow law enforcement officer. He was very well respected and will be remembered not only for his integrity but his kindness. God bless you and your family.

Ben & Jeanie Bridges

July 6, 2015

Our sincere prayer is that God soon replaces the sadness that you feel with the precious memories of special times with this loving husband, dad, and grandad.
Fred & Laura Stephens, Cleveland

Charles Thurmond

July 5, 2015

My deepest condolences. (3rd cousin).

Tom Chapman

July 5, 2015

May memories of your loved one bring peace to your heart.
Tom and Linda Chapman

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