Edward Baker

Edward D. Baker, 81, of Scott City passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 9, 1932, to Fred and Laura Bosse Baker in Madison, Ill. After he honorably served in the Air Force, he married Sarah A. Lee on May 9, 1952. They had three beautiful children, daughter Sherry Braden, and his twin sons, Ronald and Donald Baker. Later in his life, he met Sharon Raines, who has been by his side for 12 wonderful years.

Ed was an extremely skilled mechanic and owner of Baker Service Center for 50 years. He was an active member of the Father's Arms Fellowship Church, loved to watch wrestling and was an avid lucky gambler, but he captured everyone with his laughter and funny jokes.

He is survived by two sons, Ronald and wife Brenda Baker and Donald and wife Mary Baker; a son-in-law, Richard Braden; grandchildren Dana Braden, Susan and husband Ty Gifford and Lindsey Baker and Zach Baker. He also is survived by three great-grandchildren, Brennon, Baylee and Braden Gifford; his companion, Sharon Raines; two brothers, Harold Ross and Jim Spooler; and a sister, Annalee Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Fred Baker; two brothers, John Baker and Chester Ross; his wife, Sarah Baker; and a daughter, Sherry Braden.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Chapel in Scott City.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Ken Strong and Ron McKinley officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Memorial Cemetery in Scott City.

Online condolences may be shared at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.