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He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Luther Philip Baker and Mary Tipton Polyette Baker. He was also preceded in death by a son Thomas P. Baker Jr.; brothers Luther Philip Baker Jr., Dr. Robert N. Baker and Richard G. Baker. He was a dentist and practiced in Kings Mountain for 34 years.
He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Kings Mountain, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a lifelong member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He also attended N.C. State University, completed undergraduate studies at Lenoir-Rhyne College and graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1961in 1961. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 57 Years, Mary Beth Hord Baker; sons, Dr. Bryan S. Baker and wife, Patricia, Kings Mountain, Dr. Stephen A. Baker and wife, Sandra, Kings Mountain, David A. Baker, Kings Mountain, Jonathan L. Baker and wife, Samatha, Kings Mountain; sister, Mary Tipton "Peggy" Baker Fulford, Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Jackie Summerow Baker, Kings Mountain; sisters-in-law, Ruby Hughes Baker, Kings Mountain, Mary Louise Baker, Waco, Texas; grandchildren, Heather Baker Licayan, Brandon Baker, Caroline Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Sam Baker, Robert Baker, Meredith Baker, Anne Scott Baker, James Parsons, Jonathan Baker, Jacob Baker, Miles Summerow, Jessie Summerow; and great-grandchild, Mallory Sims.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: brother, Dr. Luther Philip Baker
FUNERAL SERVICE: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at 4 p.m. Pastor Bill Jeffcoat and Dr. John Sloan, officiating
VISITATION: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Harris Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 201 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
Guest register available at WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Baker
John and Leslie Gordon
September 9, 2008
The Baker Family. My family is so sorry of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. He was a great man and he is at peace. With the love from your family and great friends, you all will get pass this hard time. Much love from John and Leslie Gordon
Kathy Clemmer; Glenda Belk
September 9, 2008
Your family will be in our continued prayers. I know you'll have many cherished memories; thanks for sharing some of them with the displays.
Alan & Barbara Jones
September 9, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief. Dr Baker was a Gentleman of the highest order. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.
Lara Clemmer
September 8, 2008
Baker Family. I started seeing the Baker Dentist family when you were next door to Griffens Drug Store. ONe of my many pleasent memories. I send you my deepest condolances
Anne and John Gamble
September 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles E. & Freida M. Akers
September 8, 2008
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father. We never met him, but we feel that we know him through you, Dr. Steve and Dr. Bryan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
God bless you.
Jim Gibson
September 8, 2008
Dear Mrs. Baker, Bryan, Steve, David, and Jon:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Baker was a good man. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Brenda Wells
September 8, 2008
Thinking of you & your family at this sad time. We know how much you will miss him!! You are in our prayers.
Wanda Whetstine
September 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure you all have wonderful memories that will last forever. The Baker family will be in my prayers...
Donna Neil
September 8, 2008
Sandra(chub) Sorry to hear about your father in law .I am thinking of you at this time . Hope you are well. A long ago nurse friendl.
david neisler
September 7, 2008
I was a patient of Dr.Baker's for
many years;he was a kind man and
an excellent dentist.May God be with
his family at this difficult time.
Eric Fortenberry
September 7, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melanie, Lynn and Brooke Hayes
September 7, 2008
Chub and Steve,
We are so sorry for your loss.We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Jenifer McCachren
September 7, 2008
May the understanding and comfort of others help you through this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Steve and Jenifer McCachren
John and Jean Parr
September 7, 2008
We send sincere thoughts and wishes that wonderful memories will forever bring peace to every family member.
Sam Mitchem
September 6, 2008
Beth, we are very sorry for your loss of Tommy.
He was a great man and a friend.
with love
Sam and Frances Mitchem
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