1925
Floyd
2015
Floyd C Baker
October 11, 1925 — May 2, 2015
Poland-Floyd C. Baker, 89, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. He was born in Jennetta, PA on October 11, 1925 to the late Albert and Edna Baker.
Floyd proudly served in the United States Army with the Horse Calvary during WWII. He transferred to Infantry and was in the first troop to served as guard at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan. Floyd was involved in several battles during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was employed with Strauss' in upholstery, Nickels Bakery where he did home delivery and was the last home deliverer in the area, and also Allen's Drug Town as a delivery man.
He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and working in the yard. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. Baker on May 21, 2014; son, Floyd L. "Butch" Baker; his brothers, Alfred M. Baker and Charles Baker; and his sister, Ruby Hammerton.
He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and William Reader of Boardman; his grandchildren, Brandi J. and Daniel C. Baker; his great granddaughter, Marlee M. Goodin and his sister, Lola Ackworth.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2pm at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. Boardman, with Pastor Rebecca Zielke officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Park Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00-1:45pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family asks that any donations be made to Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 North Broad St. Canfield, OH 44406.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
Floyd proudly served in the United States Army with the Horse Calvary during WWII. He transferred to Infantry and was in the first troop to served as guard at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan. Floyd was involved in several battles during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was employed with Strauss' in upholstery, Nickels Bakery where he did home delivery and was the last home deliverer in the area, and also Allen's Drug Town as a delivery man.
He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and working in the yard. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. Baker on May 21, 2014; son, Floyd L. "Butch" Baker; his brothers, Alfred M. Baker and Charles Baker; and his sister, Ruby Hammerton.
He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and William Reader of Boardman; his grandchildren, Brandi J. and Daniel C. Baker; his great granddaughter, Marlee M. Goodin and his sister, Lola Ackworth.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2pm at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. Boardman, with Pastor Rebecca Zielke officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Park Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00-1:45pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family asks that any donations be made to Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 North Broad St. Canfield, OH 44406.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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