John Ware Baker, Sr., age 79, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017.
Mr. Baker was a Quality Assurance Manager at Teledyne Irby Steel. In his free time he enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
He is preceded in death by his wife LaFerne Hegwood Baker; his father, Samuel Allen Baker, Jr.; his mother, Gertrude Stella Cobb; his sisters, Lillian Frances Bond and Elizabeth Jane Bird; his brothers, Samuel Allen Baker, II and James Neil Baker; and his grandson, Grant Yates.
Mr. Baker is survived by his children: John W. Baker, Jr., Steven E. Baker, and Julie M. (Baker) Yates; his eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday June 19, 2017 at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.riemannfamily.com.
Graveside Service
JUN 19. 02:00 PM Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, MS, US
Interment
Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, MS,