Charles William Baker Sr of Arlington Tn born March 30 1947 in DeWitt AR to the late Eugene Baker and the late Clara Baker. Charles married the love of his life, Laverne Fay Hano on October 30 ,1965. He leaves behind 2 daughters Cynthia Crum of Arlington and Wanda Lewis of Arlington Tn; one son, Charles Baker, Jr. of Cordova Tn; 3 sons in laws, Jerry Crum Arlington TN, Deon Arthur Arlington Tn and David Lewis of Ms. 1 daughter in law Melinda Baker. 7 grandchildren, Nicholas Crum, Lane Crum, Madison Baker, Alissa Groves, Kenna Groves, David Lewis, Jr. and Kayla Fleener; 3 great grandchildren, Morgan Crum, Korbyn Lewis and Kyran Lewis. He is survived by 3 Brothers Tommy Baker of Albany La, Richard Baker of Albany LA and Michael Baker of Alvin Tx. One sister Debra Gentry of Oakland Tn.
He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Clara, his wife Laverne, 1 sister Betty Baker Knight and his granddaughter Charli Lewis and great grandson Tylan Lewis.
Charles was a avid hunter and spent many days in the woods hunting and camping with his son and grand kids. He loved his family beyond measure and was the strength that carried them through many dark times. He was loved by all and was Paw to many family and friends children.
He chose heavy equipment operations as his career at a young age with the dream of buying a lil piece of land and furnishing his bride a home and her and him traveling together. They managed to do all that and more as a team. He was saved at a young age and rededicated his life to the Lord and loved and worshiped him with all his heart.
He was a heavy equipment operator but was especially proud of the years he’s spent with IUOE 369 as a crane operator. He could set for hours telling stories of all the exciting and funny things he experienced and no matter how many times he’s told them they never got old. His job was his passion and he happily passed that passion and pride on to his son and grandsons.
Charles will be truly missed by his family but the pain is eased knowing he is finally reunited with the love of of his life.
A visitation for Charles will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, followed by a funeral service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com for the Baker family.
