Gene R. Baker Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gene R. Baker of Owensboro, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gene left this world on December 13, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene R. Baker to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Baker and Reba Ware Baker; and his sister Marletta Armstrong. He is survived by: his wife Mary Dixon Baker; his children, Anne Leazenby (Bryan) of Owensboro and Gene "Bob" Baker Jr. (Pam) of Dunlap, TN; his grandchildren, Phillip (Diana) of Greenwood, SC and Kristen (Stephen) of Atlanta, GA; and his great grandchildren, Colton, Kara, Adeline and Emilia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Help Office, 1316 W. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 or First Presbyterian Church, 1328 Griffith Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301.
