Fonnie Baker

Fonnie Baker, 81, husband of sixty-one years to Darlene Moore Baker, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born November 2, 1943 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Willie and Anna Byrd Carr Baker. He was a retired truck driver having worked at Harrod Transport. He was a Baptist, loved woodworking, and was a talented carpenter and electrician.
Survivors besides his wife include three sons: Tim (Tammy) Baker of Willisburg, Mike (Karen) Baker of Stanford, and Scottie (Sandra) Baker of Harrodsburg; one daughter Lisa Baker of Willisburg, nine grandchildren, one step-grandchild, thirteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by five brothers: John, Maurice, Bobby, Cleo, and Frog Baker and four sisters: Barbara Green, Freda Briscoe, Helen Simpson, and Annelle Collier.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Derek Baker officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with Tim Baker, Mike Baker, Scottie Baker, Art Baker, William Moore, and David Sexton serving as pallbearers. Fonnie's grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and after 7:00 a.m. Wednesday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
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