Henry R. Baker
March 26, 1939 - September 11, 2015

Visiting Hours:
 Saturday, May 28, 2016
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Andover Presbyterian Church

Memorial Service:
 Saturday, May 28, 2016
2:30 p.m.
Andover Presbyterian Church

Henry Richard "Dick" Baker passed away suddenly at home on Sept. 11, 2015. He was born on March 26, 1939, in Andover, N.Y., the son of Harry and Augusta (Lewis) Baker. 

He graduated from Andover Central School in 1957 and attended Alfred State College for building trades. He was in the construction field for many years working for several construction companies before starting his own company. 

In 1997, he came to Georgia to work for The L.C. Whitford Company. While employed there, he rehabilitated 4 covered bridges in the state of Georgia. Most recently he had been employed by Hawks Ridge Golf Club doing building maintenance. 

Dick was a lifetime member of the Andover Rod & Gun Club, a charter member of the Andover Lions Club and a 50-year member of the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of the state of NY. 

In 1977, he was united in marriage to Melinda (Baker) who survives him. Also surviving are 3 sons. Kevin (Judy) Baker of Lowell, N.C., Guy (Shelly) Guns- Baker of Corning, N.Y., and Lee (Carolyn) Baker of Cumming, Ga.; one daughter, Jennifer (Joseph) Lenac of Tucker, Ga.; 2 stepsons, Gary Hoagland of Woodstock, Ga., and Christopher (Samantha) Hoagland of Alpharetta, Ga.; and a stepdaughter, Stefanie (Anthony) Arnaman of West Liberty, Iowa; 8 granddaughters, 11 grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Robert D. Baker; a sister, Dorothy Schultheis; and a grandson, Scott Hancock. 

Services will be held on Wednesday (Sept. 16, 2015) at Darby Funeral Home 480 East Main Street Canton, GA 30114. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a service immediately following at 7 p.m. 

Andover, New York Services - Friends may call on Saturday (May 28, 2016) from noon to 2 p.m. at the Andover Presbyterian Church. The memorial service will follow at 2:30 with the Reverend Christian Mattison officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Andover. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holly Springs F.D. First Responders Unit or the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Flowers will also be accepted at the funeral home.

Published in Wellsville Daily Reporter on Sept. 14, 2015