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Chester Baker Obituary
Chester McClure Baker, Sr., born Sept. 19, 1933, in Ocean Springs, Miss., to the parents of Orion Stroud Baker and Eula Tiblier Baker, passed away Sunday, April 19.
He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice England Baker; five children: Cynthia Baker (Kirk) Williamson, of Covington, La.; Lee Baker Pipkins of Mobile; Chester McClure (Leslie) Baker, Jr. of Mobile; Mary Baker (Tim) Casteix of Mobile; Susan Baker (Britt) Sexton of Decatur, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, Orion Baker, Jr., and Roy Baker; and one sister, Nell Yarrow.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Baker. Chet was a pilot in the Strategic Air Command in two foreign posts and served as a captain in the Air Force Reserves.
He retired as Co-chairman of the Board of the Mitchell Company after 25 years and founded Baker Properties with his son, Chester McClure Baker, Jr. He served on many committees relating to the shopping center industry, including the International Council of Shopping Centers.
He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Julius T. Wright School for Girls and was Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross. He also served as President of the William Strother Society.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at the Marian Center at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 10 a. m. and a Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery.
The family greatly appreciates the wonderful care received from the doctors and nurses and all the prayers and thoughts of friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Catholic Charities or the American Red Cross. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
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for Chester Baker
Howard Jones
May 1, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Baker was a wonderful man, a great boss and I am fortunate to have known him.
Stephanie Romero (Baker)
April 23, 2009
A favorite uncle always. I will miss you. Thanks for all the wonderful memories,including your smile. (Sissy)
Mark Baker
April 22, 2009
You will always be in my heart,Love ya Mac. You were a wonderful uncle.
Bob Lamb
April 21, 2009
I was sorry to hear about Chet's passing. My family and I enjoyed the times we spent together at the Strother reunions. Please accept our sympathy and know that we are remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.
J Rhea Silvernail
April 21, 2009
Very sorry to hear of the "Baker family's" loss. Chet Baker touched many lives in a good way that will last long after today.
My prayers and thoughts are with the Baker's.
Elsie Holmes
April 21, 2009
I am sad that I cannot be with you all today to honor your husband and fathers memory -I am in Massachusettes but will be with you in spirit -Hugs and Hugs
Pat McArthur Booker
April 20, 2009
Talked to my mother tonight and she told me the news. Cindy and I were best friends in elementary school and I will never forget riding my bicycle over to the Bakers' house on Packingham almost every day...and eating Mr. Baker's oyster stew for the first time. It was so good and different from anything I had ever eaten in my life that I can still see the pot it was cooked in over 40 years later! My other memory is of him always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful man and family!
Laura McHenry
April 20, 2009
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Baker was a wonderful man and I am happy to have known him.
Orion "Obie" Baker
April 20, 2009
Cherished memories of my beloved brother "Mac". You were The Best.
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