Clyde Earl Baker
December 23, 1925 - January 3, 2015
Booneville, KY- Clyde Earl Baker, age 89, husband of Henrietta (Mays) Baker, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 3, 2015. Clyde was born December 23, 1925 in Buckley, MI, a son to the late Walter and Martha (Herald) Baker. He was an ammunition technician, retiring from the Bluegrass Army Depot in 1985. He was a member of the Lions Club, Owsley County Sportsman’s Club, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Vincent Baptist Church since 1959. Clyde was veteran of the United States Navy, serving in WWII. He loved fishing, gardening and was an avid UK Wildcats fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Henrietta, 1 son; Greg (Shirley) Mays of Florence, KY, 3 daughters; Rhonda Burton of Beattyville, KY, Dedria (Rob) Morgan and Connie (Danny) Wilson both of Booneville, KY, 1 brother; Tommy (Elizabeth) Wilson of Mt. Sterling, KY, 5 grandchildren; Keith (Vicki) Pryse, Joy Hollon, Paul (Tabitha Caudill) Morgan, Courtney (Larry Dunahoo Jr.) Wilson and Whittney (Patrick) Younts, 6 great-grandchildren; Julie and Bo Hollon, Hannah Morgan, Chase Pryse, Peyton and Asher Younts and many other loving family members and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 8 brothers, 1 sister and 1 son-in-law. Visitation will be held Monday, January 5, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM also at the Booneville Funeral Home with Reverend Randall Amburgy officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Isaacs-Mays Cemetery. To leave the family a special message please visit, www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral in charge of arrangements.
Booneville, KY- Clyde Earl Baker, age 89, husband of Henrietta (Mays) Baker, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 3, 2015. Clyde was born December 23, 1925 in Buckley, MI, a son to the late Walter and Martha (Herald) Baker. He... View Obituary & Service Information