Remmon Baker, Sr.

Baker, Remmon, Sr. Orangeville Remmon transitioned from mortality to immortality January 29, 2017. Remmon was born October 27, 1931 in Prescott, Arkansas; the son of the late Joe Massey and Narvell (Hackett) Baker. A veteran, Remmon proudly served his country as a medic in the United States Army during the Korean War from October 21, 1952 to 1954, where he was awarded the Korean Service Ribbon, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. A buffer for Gibson Guitar, Remmon was also employed at Upjohn pharmaceutical. He often attended Bethel Star Community Church of God in Christ. Remmon was preceded in death by his wife Delores Lovella Baker in 2001, his parents, three brothers: Early, L.C., and Jim Baker and a sister: Mattie Baker. He leaves to cherish his memories and keep his legacy alive: his wife: the former Dorothy Osler, two sons: Remmon Baker Jr. and Jim Orlando (Jamie) Baker, a brother: Elder Samuel (Stella) Baker, three special grandchildren: Mario Terrelle Mabon, LaToya Shawntel Jennings and Logan Rae Baker, several nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. A Graveside Service with full military honors will be conducted Monday, February 6, 2017, at 2:30 PM, at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Please meet at the cortege area at 2:15. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the needs of the family. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Remmon's family.