John Stephen Baker Obituary

John Stephen Baker, born on January 10, 1941, passed away on September 8, 2026. John Stephen leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Baker and Pearl Baker; his former wife Sara Kizer Baker; and his stepson Bryan Hutchison. He is survived by: his wife Alice Baker; his daughters, Tina Kinney (David), Stephanie Melton (Eddie) and Marie Wilbanks (Kenneth); his grandchildren, Chelsea Hawes (Daniel), Taylor Kinney (Angel), Laiken Williams (Landon), Olivia Hooks (Christopher), Logan Wilbanks (Caroline) and Sam Kinney (Aunah); and his great grandchildren, Reese, Aiden, Amelia, Henry, Sara, Julianna, Otto and Shepherd.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shaffer Funeral Home (2315 W Commercial St, Ozark, AR 72949). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at the Highland Cemetery (1603 W Main St, Ozark, AR 72949).