Leroy E. Baker

1938 - 2012

Leroy E. Baker obituary, 1938-2012, Holts Summit, MO

BORN

1938

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Debo Funeral Home

10920 Old Hwy US 54 N

Holts Summit, Missouri

Leroy Baker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2012.

Leroy E. Baker, 73, of Holts Summit passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born May 2, 1938 in New Bloomfield, the son of Letch and Delpha (Brown) Baker.

Leroy was a very social person who could often be found helping his friends and neighbors or stirring the pot at local coffee hangouts. He enjoyed wood working and taking on little projects along with spending time with his family. He was employed by Sprint for 36 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church,

He will be fondly remembered by one son, Troy Baker of New Bloomfield; one daughter, Shari Ragar and husband D. L. of New Bloomfield; six grandchildren, Jeremy Wilder and wife Laura of Fulton, Karlee Wilder of Key West, Fl., Cameron Baker of New Bloomfield, Shelbey Baker of New Bloomfield, Paige Ragar of New Bloomfield and Brian Wilder of Jefferson City; one sister, Elsie Jones and husband Jack of Monroe City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ernest Baker; and two sisters, Lorena and Leona Baker.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit with Reverend Jim Shaver and Reverend Rick Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4 until 7 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of customary memorials, the family suggests donations be made in Leroy's name to Hopewell Baptist Church, c/o Debo Funeral Home, PO Box 818, Fulton, MO 65251.

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February 2, 2012

Sonny & Ruth Cook

thinking about you all. Keeping you in our Prayer's.
We sure do miss cuz Leroy. talk's on the telephone and all. wonderful person.
We Love each and every one.
Keep in touch.
LOve you all!
Sonny & Ruth

January 14, 2012

Who loves ya baby ? We do Leroy, we do ! We'll miss hearing your voice, the laughter, joy and smiles your phone calls would bring. Your gone in the flesh, but with us in our hearts, minds and spirits. Give the the Lord Jesus Christ a big hug for us and put in a good word for us, ok. Love you always Leroy, miss you dearly. Your cuz's. Anna Mae, Kandi and Sean ( Little Buddy ) To Glenda and the rest of the family. We love you too. Your suffering the loss of an awesome man. Your all in our daily prayers. Keep in touch. God bless and comfort you all.

January 13, 2012

Kara Heidbreder

So sorry to have just learned of Leroy's passing ... My thoughts and prayers go out to you ... May the wonderful memories you have of Leroy help you get through this sad time ... RIP Leroy

January 12, 2012

Sonny & Ruth Cook

Our Deepest Sympathy! in the loss of your father and grandfather. Leroy , will be missed by all who knew and Loved HIm.Leroy, will be forever in our heart's.
We talked to one another about every week.We would think about Leroy and call him. Leroy was alway's there. He would call us. we will mis calling him and his phone call's also. we Love Leroy and he will be missed a lot.
Please call us any time.
1-509-576-0120.
We love each and every one.
Our LOve thought's and Prayer's are with you!
Yakima, Washington Cousin's."Cuz" as Leroy called us!and we called Leroy Cuz also.

Sonny & Ruth Cook

January 12, 2012

Pam Spencer

I am so sorry for your loss. Leroy was so sweet and a wonderful person he will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

January 11, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Your father was a friend for everyone. I will miss our conversations. HC Berry

January 11, 2012

Joe Bryan

From the entire Turner Bryan family we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Baker family. May Leroy rest in God's loving arms forever. He always had a big smile and would talk about the olden days. May the good Lord be with his family & many friends as they will think of him often.

January 11, 2012

mike and beth bock

We are so sorry for your loss.Always enjoyed running into Leroy at the coffee shops. Mike worked with him for years.A very talented guy. God bless him.

January 10, 2012

Tonya Gabaldon

Troy & Shari, you may not remember me, but I remember you all just like it was yesterday and your father. What a man he was! I enjoyed him coming into Rosie's Diner to eat and drink coffee many years ago. I recently ran into him again and he had not changed a bit. I am certain he will be greatly missed in your life and the grandchildren. I can only imagine how he was with the grandchildren. He probably spoiled them rotten and knowing the joking Leroy that he was, he probably passed on some of his wonderful jokes. My thoughts and prayers will be with all your family and I pray that God will bring peace upon each one of you. God Bless and take care of each other.

January 10, 2012

Jan Sapp

I first met Leroy years ago when he would come into Jan's Market and eat lunch. We reconnected when he and Kathrine started dating. He was a joy to be around.

January 10, 2012

Alan & kelly Clark

Sorry for you loss.. Me and Alan will be thinking about your whole family during this difficult time in yalls life... Your in our tharghts and prayers.

January 10, 2012

Janice Akins

I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please accept my condolences,

Janice Veit Akins

January 10, 2012

Jim & Kathy Hoelscher

Shari and family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time.

January 10, 2012

Mike and Beth Beckett

Our sympathy to your families. We called Leroy "Plaid" because he always wore plaid.

January 10, 2012

St Marys Pharmacy

The employees of St. Marys Pharmacy would like to extend our sincere sympathy. Leroy will be missed by a lot of people. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 9, 2012

Jim Fleming

Leroy...Go with God, long-ago friend. Sorry to have missed all your adult life..but testimonies pore in. You've up and made yours a Worth It life...what a testimony! -- Your New Bloomfield school friend, Jimmy.

January 9, 2012

Troy and Shari
I will always remember Leroy and what a great softball coach he was and the fun times we had playing ball. You and your families are in our prayers.
Sonya Weitzel

January 9, 2012

No one could have ever asked for a more perfect Uncle. I was very lucky and proud to have called him "mine". We have many, many memories so you will never be forgotten. Rest now my favorite Uncle. I hope you know that you are very much loved by your niece and you will forever be a part of me.

January 9, 2012

Gene & Sharon Rhoades

Troy & Shari, We are so sorry for your lost. We love when Leroy call Gene we would laugh Leroy would just talk 10 mim.at a time. I tell Gene call him back & talk longer.
Think last time Gene talk to him was around New Year
We have great memories of him, He love to talk about his Kids & Grands.
Please call us any time , Gene is like Leroy loves to talk.anout the past.
580-276-2789
[email protected]
Gene & Sharon Rhoades

Posted by Gene & Sharon Rhoades

January 9, 2012

Valerie Martin

You are all in my thoughts and prayers... Such a sweet man, and kind soul.
-Valerie Martin

January 9, 2012

Tammy McNamara-Moser

I am so sorry for your loss. Leroy was a special person to me. He will be very missed. He was a important part of my day. My prayers will be with your family.

January 9, 2012

So sorry to hear of Leroy's Passing,,, R I P old Friend

Mike and Donna Phillips

January 9, 2012

Judy Dooley

Shari, Troy and grandchildren,

I am so very sorry for your loss of your father and grandfather. He was a wonderful man. You will all be in my prays.

Judy and Kevin Dooley

January 9, 2012

Chris & Lesa Litty

Troy & Shari,
So sorry to hear about your dad....such a good man. Chris and I both have great memories of Leroy.....forever in our hearts.
Chris & Lesa Litty & Family

January 9, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean Burks

January 8, 2012

rita and Bill Lipskoch

We are sorry for your loss we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers

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