Dawson Baker

Details:

Passed: Monday, August 19, 2024
Funeral: Friday, August 23, 2024

Age: 93
Location: Greer, SC

Dawson Baker, 93, passed away August 19, 2024.

A native of Pickens, a son of the late Claude and Ealie Chappell Baker, he was a former truck driver with Overnite Transportation for 39 years and member of Double Springs Baptist Church for over 50 years.

He loved spending time with family and friends at his Lake Hartwell house and dancing with the Peach Blossom Squares in Inman.

Surviving:

Surviving are a son, Marion Baker (Lisa) of Greer; two daughters, Connie Harris (Gary) of Greer, and Patricia Fortenberry of Inman; one brother, Leonard Baker of Easley; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Inez Hunt Baker of 47 years, a son, Tommy Baker; a brother, Hosea Baker; a sister, Sandra Haynie; a granddaughter, Jennifer Fortenberry, and a great-great-grandson, Landon Baker.

Funeral Services:

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, at Hillcrest Memory Gardens conducted by Dr. Kevin Elders and Mr. Billy Miller.

Visitation will be held 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024, at The Wood Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Double Springs Baptist Church General Fund, 3800 Locust Hill Road, Taylors, SC 29687.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

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