Robert Sale Baker Jr.

Robert “Bob” S. Baker Jr., beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 27th, 2023. Bob was born in Rustin, LA on December 30, 1932, to the late Ann and Robert Baker (Snr.), the eldest of their three children. Bob’s childhood was spent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it is there that he fell in love with his wife Ann Baker. The two married in 1954 and had four children: Becky, Laura, Brett, and Brad. Bob had a passion for life and was a natural athlete. In addition to playing football, basketball and baseball in high school, Bob played quarterback for Mississippi State University, semi-pro baseball, and was a skilled golfer for most of his life. His leadership skills made him an excellent candidate for the US Air Force, where he served for 5 years, flying F-100 fighter jets to defend his country during the cold war.

Bob received a degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana State University in 1955, which he leveraged to secure a sales position at Monsanto Chemical Company. Bob’s business acumen and drive lead him from Monsanto to Occidental Chemical, where he served as Executive Vice President and President of the Europe branch. In retirement, Bob and Ann moved to Seabrook Island, South Carolina, where they spent their days golfing and cheering for LSU football. His passion for achievement was impressed upon not only his children but his five grandchildren, for whom he was a business advisor, sports coach, and role model.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ann Baker; daughter, Rebecca “Becky” (Chip) Galvin; daughter, Laura Iler; son, Steven “Brett” (Kay) Baker; son, Stewart “Brad” Baker; grandson, Patrick Galvin; grandson, Andrew (Taylor) Galvin; granddaughter, Eva Baker; granddaughter, Kathryn Baker; grandson, Alan (Alanne) Baker.

A memorial service in honor of Mr. Baker will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Brown Wynne in Cary, 200 SE Maynard Rd

Fond memories and expressions of condolences can be shared online at www.BrownWynneCary.com for the Baker family.