Howard Asa Baker Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Howard Asa Baker Jr. of Belmont, North Carolina is shared. Howard, born on May 4, 1946, passed away on October 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Asa Baker Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Asa Baker Sr. and Lucena Adolphson Baker; and his wife Diane. He is survived by: his siblings, Ken Baker, Lucena Schaerrer, Barbara Balls and Lisa Pulley; his sons, Andrew (Nerissa) of Blairsville, GA and Brian of Hillsborough, NC; and his grandsons, Logan, Bryson, Trent, Jackson and Tyler.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (230 Baldwin Ave, Marion, NC 28752). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be sent to McDowell Technical Community College Foundation.
