Mr. Charlie C. Baker passed away Friday at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 80. A native of Opelika, AL., and the son of the late Leroy, Sr., and Sarah Lou Johnson Baker, Mr. Baker was the owner/operator of Baker Janitorial Services and Baker Brothers Carpet and Cleaning Services. A devout member of Bethel No.2 Baptist Church in Opelika, he was active with the Deacon Ministry and was the former Church Secretary/Clerk. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Louise Baker, Rosemary Baker Brown and Leroy Baker, Jr.

Surviving are a devoted wife of 59 years, Mrs. Caroline Harvey Baker; two sons, Chuck Baker(Dolly) and Michael C. Baker; two daughters, Sharon D. Baker and Karen D. Baker; two adoring grandchildren, Austin X. Baker and Lauren A. Baker; three brothers, Johnny L. Baker, James C. Baker and Willie Baker; two sisters, Irene Baker Francis(Earnest, Sr) and Rebecca Baker Burge(Vernon, Sr); his in-laws, J.L. Harvey, Napoleon Harvey(Bessie), Leroy Harvey, Barnetta H. McClaney and Leola H. Bates(Steve); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Deacon Baker will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Saturday, June 23, 2018 following a 11:00 A.M. CST Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Bethel No.2 Baptist Church in Opelika, AL. Pastor Eddie Story, Jr., will officiate.

Visitation begins Friday at 2:00 P.M. with a Family Hour 6:00 til 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

The cortege will depart from the funeral home Saturday at 11:00 A.M. EST.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.