July 19, 1940 – August 23, 2018
Kenneth Jay Baker, 78, Westfield, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born on July 19, 1940 to Minor and Bernice (Murphy) Baker in Michigan City, Ind.
Kenneth grew up in Lebanon, Ind. He enjoyed racing go karts, scouts, wrestling, basketball, football and baseball. He graduated from Lebanon High School. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, Indy 500 races and NASCAR racing. Kenneth was involved in Westfield Youth Sports, Inc., as well as any sport or activity that his children or grandchildren were involved with. He enjoyed building things, collecting neon signs and attending auctions. Kenneth cherished the holidays with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Baker; daughters, Tracey (Scott) Townsend and Stacey Jones; son, Kerry Baker; grandchildren, Tanner, Ashley, Shane, Mackenzie and Kristin; sister, Mina (Sam) Payne; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brittney Sue Jones; and sister, Janet Kelso.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with Don Campbell officiating. Visitation will be from noon to the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery in Westfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
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Arrangements
Calling: Noon to 2 p.m., Aug. 28
Service: 2 p.m., Aug. 28
Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Center
Condolences: randallroberts.com