James A. Baker Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James A. Baker of Bloomington, Illinois is shared. James, born on August 2, 1953, passed away on October 29, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
James will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor James by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though James is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. James’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dwight Baker and Marilyn Baker. He is survived by: his wife Becky Mitchell of Bloomington; his children, Barbara Baker of Lexington, KY and Mitchell Baker (Gwenola) of Greensboro, NC; his granddaughter Clara Baker; his sister Jenna Baker Wexler of Woodstock, MD; and his nephew Noah Wexler of Owings Mills, MD..
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the East Lawn Funeral Home (1102 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens (1002 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ARRL (The National Association for Amateur Radio) home.arrl.org/action/donate (http://home.arrl.org).
