Larry Joseph Baker – 80
Of Ashburn, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He was born on January 11, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Olen Baker and Mildred Baker. Larry served his country in the United States Navy. He worked with the State of Georgia as a Correctional Officer for many years. He also worked with Bayer Corporation in Elkhart, Indiana in the citric acid plant. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Joann Bowlby (Marv).
Survivors include his wife, Penny Baker of Ashburn, Georgia; children: Timothy Baker (Sharon) of Stow, Ohio, Thomas Baker of California, Keith Seegar (Dori) of Farmington, Minnesota and Michael Seegar (Emily) of Victoria, Minnesota; grandchildren: Sophie, Blake and Alexa; brother, Jim Baker of Elkhart, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
As per his wishes, Mr. Larry will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2245 Bethel Rd, Sycamore, GA 31790. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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. The Baker family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.