Obituary For Charlie C. Baker

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.

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With deepest sympathy and condolences! May the peace of God surround you, the Love of God encapsulates you, and the strength of Cod sustain you during this time. Chuck your father lives on in you! You look just like him. God bless, Herman and Regina Mitchell

- Regina Mitchell

To family and friends my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. Almighty God Jehovah (Psalms 83:18; God's name) promises that he will resurrect millions of people who have died. Read Isaiah 26:19 "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteous." Read John 5:28,29. What a wonderful time that will be when we will see our loved ones again right here on the earth! Learn more about Jesus Christ and how he will make God's wonderful promises come true at jw.org. May the God of comfort and tender mercies sustain you during this most difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4

- E Blair

My condolences to the Baker family and friends. It is a painful thing to lose a precious love one in death, regardless of how long they have lived. Even Jesus wept when Lazarus died (John 11:35) and it pains our loving Heavenly Father, too. He did not purpose his human family to grow old and die but purpose us to live and enjoy life. It is still his purpose (Psalms 37:11, 29). He calls death an enemy that will be removed forever (1 Corinthians 15:26; Isaiah 25:8). He promised to awaken our love ones in the memorial tombs from asleep in death__ Hosea 13:14 “From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; from death I will recover them.” He will then reverse the aging process__ Job 33:24,25 “Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor.” What a delight it will be to see them again to enjoy life as our Creator purposed (Psalms 145:16)! Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.

- Vivian Scott