Ken was born on the 3rd of July 1956 in Lampasas, Texas. He studied electrical engineering at Texas A&M. He spent most of his career at Compaq and HP, having been the 80th employee at Compaq in 1982. He was a successful Data Center Technologist, known in the industry as “Mr. Blades”. He fell in love with his wife Lisa and had a loving marriage of 27 years. His many passions included cooking, hunting, diving, and travel. Ken will be remembered for his brilliant mind, sense of humor, love of country and family.
Ken is survived by his wife Lisa Baker, daughter Lauren Cannon and her husband Michael Cannon and their two children Collin and Cole, sons Nicholas Baker and Ross Baker. Also, sisters Donna Hartsell, Judy Montemagno, Kelly Goff and Jamie Baker-Reeves, brother Richard Battreall, mother Wanda Mitchell and stepmother Peggy Baker. He is proceeded in death by his father Bill Baker, stepfather Byron Mitchel and brother Glenn Baker.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in honor of Ken may be directed at Wounded Warriors or Doctors without Borders.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon on Nov 9 at the Pecan Grove Venue at the Salt Lick in Driftwood, Texas. Please contact Lisa Baker at [email protected] or 713-501-1241 for more details.
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