Joe Porter Baker Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Starkville, Mississippi

Joe Porter Baker Jr.

October 11, 1943 - July 12, 2025 (81 years old)

Starkville, Mississippi

Joe Porter Baker Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Starkville, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Welch Funeral Home

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Joe Porter Baker Jr.

October 11, 1943 - July 12, 2025 (81 years old)

Starkville, Mississippi

Joe Porter Baker Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joe Porter Baker Jr. (Starkville, Mississippi). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joe Porter Baker Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Joe Porter Baker, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Kay Daniel; his son Joe Dan; his daughter-in-law Beth; his grandsons, Porter and Kellen; his siblings, Jackie Baker of Aliceville, AL, Johnny Baker of Columbus, MS and Janice Gregg (Ron) of Hernando, MS; his cousin Davis Baker (Kathy) of Columbus, MS; and his siblings' children, Jeff Gregg, Rusty Gregg, Troy Baker, Taft Baker, Jarrett Baker and Jodie Baker Fortenberry.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Welch Funeral Home (201 W Lampkin St, Starkville, MS 39759). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Welch Funeral Home



Thu

July 17

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Welch Funeral Home
201 W Lampkin St, Starkville, MS 39759

Thu

July 17

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Welch Funeral Home
201 W Lampkin St, Starkville, MS 39759

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