Donald Baker

Donald Baker obituary, Dexter, Ga

Donald Baker

Donald Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dudley Funeral Home on Feb. 22, 2026.
Mr. Donald L. "Duck" Baker, 67 was born on Saturday, October 3, 1959 in Eastman, Ga to the late Robert Baker & A.L. Pearlie McDonald Baker. Donald attended Peabody High School and became a certified welder and many other trades. He had a love for cooking and was a master fisherman. Donald never met a body of water he didn't like. He also loved to laugh. Many time he was the life of the party.

Mr. Baker passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. In addition to his parents Donald was preceded into eternity by his sisters, Lommie Baker, A. Lois Ingram-Dodson, and Martha Baker; brothers, Clifford Ingram, Marvin Baker, Leon Baker Sr, and Kyla Baker; nephews, Leon Baker Jr, Jeremy Baker and Quentin Battle.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Chris Parker-Edmond); two granddaughters, Sha'Kiaya Edmond and Leah Edmond; one grandson, Sekani Edmond all of Dexter, Ga.; one brother, Leroy Baker of Atlanta, Ga; ex-wife and family friend, Ann T Jones-Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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