Sheridan R. Baker Obituary (1942

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Sheridan R. Baker Mr. Sheridan R. Baker, age 74, of Kent, Indiana entered this life on December 9, 1942 in Lothair, Kentucky in Perry County. He was the loving son of the late, Sheridan and Edna Mae Blankenship Baker. He was raised in Hamilton, Ohio and was a 1960 graduate of Garfield High School. He attended the University of Findlay for three years. On December 4, 1965 he was united in marriage to Sandra S. Banker at Seven Mile Methodist Church in Seven Mile, Ohio. This happy union of 51 years was blessed with a daughter, Vicki Charlene and a son, Gary Lee. Sheridan served in the U. S. Army in Ohio and in Indiana from 1963-1969 and was honorably discharged from the Reserves. He worked early in life for the Mosler Safe Company in Hamilton, Ohio. The family settled in Jefferson County in 1966 and Sheridan worked at the Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation for 39 years retiring as a supervisor. He enjoyed camping, fishing and being with his grandchildren. He was a devoted family man and was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa. Sheridan was a faithful member of the Kent Christian Church and was an Elder Emeritus. He also held membership in the Kyanna Birds Camping Club and was an avid UK fan. Sheridan died on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at 7:20 p.m. at his home near Kent, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service Video A LOVING FAMILY Sheridan will be missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Sandra S. Banker Baker of Kent, Indiana; his loving daughter, Vicki Charlene Capps and her husband, of Peru, Indiana; his loving son, Gary Lee Baker and his wife, Jennifer of West Lebanon, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, Kambren Stanley, Zeke Capps, Kirsten Massey (Kyle), Kaylee Baker, Kaleb Baker and Kortni Baker; his adoring great granddaughter, Evelyn Jayde Massey; his sisters in law and brothers in laws, Judith Green of Hamilton, Ohio, Kathleen Nelson and her companion, Bob Spencer of Middletown, Ohio, Deborah Geyman and her husband, Bernard of Madison, Indiana; his aunt, Betty Feltner of Miamisburg, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Sheridan Baker, died March 31, 1976 and his mother, Edna Mae Blankenship Baker, died July 3, 2002. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Doug Lee at the Kent Christian Church, 8082 W State Road 256 in Kent, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North US 421 near Madison, Indiana with the committal by Bro. Brian Schulz. VISITATION (ALL VISITATION IS AT THE CHURCH) Friends may call Monday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Kent Christian Church, 8082 W State Road 256 in Kent, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Kent Christian Church by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion with full military honors to follow at the graveside. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent Christian Church or the Hanging Rock Christian Camp in West Lebanon, Indiana. Cards are available at the funeral home and at the church. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Sheridan R. Baker, please click here to visit our sympathy store.