Virgil Leroy Baker II

1969 - 2023

Virgil Leroy Baker II

1969 - 2023

BORN

1969

DIED

2023

Virgil Baker II Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2023.
Virgil L Baker II, 54, of Gas City, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on December 2, 2023.

Virgil was known for his sense of humor and was always the funniest person in the room. He cherished spending time with his family and friends. He had a deep love for playing guitars and listening to rock and roll music.

Virgil is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Baker, his sons Virgil (Kylee) Baker III and Matthew Baker (Tiffany Nash) and his granddaughters Alivia, Averie, Ambrielle, and Berkleigh. He is also survived by his sisters, Traci Baker and Leslee Enyeart (Jeff Brooks) and step father Jim Haggard. Virgil also left behind many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father, Virgil Baker, his mother Gloria Haggard, his grandmother Katherine Swain, his grandfather, Clarence Swain, and his uncle, Rod Swain.

Please join us in celebrating Virgil's life on December 15th from 4pm to 8pm at the Harrisburg Event Center, 409 N 1st St, Gas City, In 46933

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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December 8, 2023

Paula Wilkerson posted to the memorial.

December 7, 2023

Ron Simpson posted to the memorial.

December 7, 2023

Dawn Baker posted to the memorial.

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Paula Wilkerson

December 8, 2023

Rest in peace Virgil, no more pain or sickness. Show them how to play that guitar and how to be that rockstar!
Gonna miss your goofy jokes for sure.
Until we meet again, love you my friend!!

Ron Simpson

December 7, 2023

Saddened by your loss Baker family. Did not know Virgil. I know his son Matt. Both fine men.

Dawn Baker

December 7, 2023

Rest In Peace my Rockstar Angel...its like a bad dream...I will sooo miss you and your hilarious jokes and stories...your music trivia (we spent hours playing)...gosh I'll soooo miss everything about you!!! You had a heart of gold and would do anything for me..(anybody)..I couldn't thank you enough for every second of our 37+ years Virgil!! I'm so grateful and blessed you were mine!!!! You left this world but not my heart!!!! I love you soooo much more than any words could express and will FOREVER!!!! I'll see you when I see you my love!!!

Eric Vest

December 7, 2023

There was so many great times can't name them all but he was a big jokester gonna miss him

Brooke McCreary

December 7, 2023

I didn't personally know Virgil but i have heard many funny stories from being close with Butch & Kylee. I am so sorry for your loss. From all the stories Virgil they told he will definitely be missed. RIP

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December 8, 2023

Paula Wilkerson posted to the memorial.

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