Willie Baker Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Willie Baker

Willie Baker, 58, passed on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in Huntsville, AL.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Peter C.M.E. Church at 610 Lee Road 198, Salem, AL 36874 with Rev. Sandra Jackson-Chaney, officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Public visitation is 3:00-5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Mr. Willie Clarence Baker, Jr., was born Saturday, April 16, 1966, in Lee County, Alabama. Willie was the first child born to Willie and Jeanette Baker. He was adored and quickly given the nickname “Pumpkin” by his family!

Willie gave himself to Christ at an early age and united with the Christian family of Christ United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He later joined the Christian family of Grace Pointe Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama.

Willie was a 1984 graduate of Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and proudly served his country in the United States Marines. After leaving the military, Willie found his passion in Logistics! He started his own company, Willie’s Transportation, and later joined the family business Baker’s Logistics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Willie loved sports and was an avid Alabama football fan (Roll Tide)! He also found immense joy in playing with his dogs (Titus and Izzy)! Willie loved his family and enjoyed making people happy!

Willie departed this life Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his brother, Orifion “Travis” Baker.

He leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories to be cherished by his wife, Marisol Baker; two children: Kenan Baker and Sierra Michelle; five bonus children: Kelly Yojana, Laura Valentina, Andrade Geraldo, A. J. Chop, and Jordan Chop; parents: Willie and Jeanette Baker; two brothers: Antonio (Tammie) Baker, and Brian Baker; two uncles: Andrew Jackson III, and Felton (Geraldine) Jackson; and numerous cousins and friends.

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Willie grew up as our neighbor. He was a very friendly individual. May God console his family during this difficult time.

Willie and my kids grew up as neighbors. He was always very friendly. May God bless and console his family during this difficult time. CWatts

To the family, may God give you peace, comfort, and strength during these difficult days ahead. I am so sorry for your loss.With deepest sympathy, much love and many prayers.❤❤❤🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🌹🌹🌹
Faye Vaughn-Ingram and Family

Our deepest sympathy and prayers during your time of bereavement.
Lorene McCoy, Peterson

To my family With Deepest Condolences. Wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead. My heart thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of us who's lives were touched and forever changed my by Willie. Rest In Peace.... Angelia Baker🙏🏼

Son you will be missed,Love Always Dad 🌻

You will be missed cousin

My heart is heavy my eyes filled. You will be missed. Love you cousin.

Wow...this one hurts. I graduated with Willie's brother, Tony (and also knew Travis) in 1986 from LHS. Willie was one of the good ones and I am thankful to have kept in touch with him throughout the years. What a wonderful man he was. I will miss him reaching out when he was on the road to tell me how great his family and God is. Praying for all who knew him. Rest in heaven, my friend.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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