Edwin Junior Baker

Edwin Junior Baker

Edwin Junior Baker, age 95, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Shirley, on September 19, 2025. He was the third of 11 children born October 22, 1929, in Akron, Ohio to John and Ruth Baker.  Edwin and his family lived in Pomeroy, Ohio till he was 12 years old and then his family moved to Columbus, Ohio.  He joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and served five years during the Korean War.  Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Shirley Smith, and married her for almost 70 years. Together they had four children, Trea, John, Tracy and Bradley.  His family grew to nine grandchildren in 13 great grandchildren.  He enjoyed a career with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 28 years. Edwin retired and moved with Shirley to Texas, where they lived the rest of their lives. He loved his family, music, woodworking, and traveling.

​He has survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and two sisters, Janet Hagerman and Donna Sabo.  He will be laid to rest in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery along with his wife Shirley.  Ed holds a special place in all his family’s hearts and will be deeply missed every day.

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