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Nov 26th, 1934 - Jan 31st, 2018Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at the beginning
Visitation: 12 Noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories
Charles Elmer Baker, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, January 31, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.
Elmer “Ab” was born November 26, 1934, in Clay County, the son of James Henry and Ola (Hayes) Baker. He was united in marriage to Shirley Clark on June 25, 1965, in Cisne, and together they shared 43 years of marriage. She passed away on March 2, 2009.
Elmer was a long-time employee of Flora Lumber retiring after 40 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59, was an assistant scoutmaster for a number of years, was a member of Flora Masonic Lodge #204, and was a long-time American Red Cross blood donor.
Elmer is survived by a son: Randall D. (Becky) Baker of Fairfield; a daughter: Martha Sue (David) Ahlfield of Carterville; 5 grandchildren: Adam (Staci) Atteberry, Christina (Jairamy) Loyd, Alan (Casey) Atteberry, Andrew Atteberry, and Zachary Ahlfield; 5 great-grandchildren: Kenlee, Aubree, Anson, Chesney, and Allison; 3 sisters: Mildred Sutton of Flora, Mary Milner of Pontiac, and Mona (Dennis) Sager of Kell; and a nephew Lucas along with several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son: Charles Elmer Baker Jr; and a brother: James A. “Jim” Baker.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with a Masonic Service at the beginning of the service. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Flora Boy Scout Troop #282 or Clay County Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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So very sorry to hear of Elmer’s passing. Prayers
"Ab" was a great friend and neighbor to our mother. He was such a nice man and will be sorely missed. Peace be with you, Randy and Martha.
So sorry for your loss Christina. We will keep you amd your family in our prayers
Ab was a good neighbor. I will miss our daily wave when I would come home from work. So. Sorry Randy and Martha.
to a true bother that was there when I joined and was allways one to look up to and remember good times.was a good teacher and a hard workin man,he will be missed but never forgotten, fair well my friend fair well.
RIP sweet man. We loved you in life and will love you in death. Our memories and love will sustain us and knowing you are celebrating in heaven with the love of your life.
I was in charge of county blood drives for many years and I could always count on Elmer. Men from the Masonic Lodge were always on hand to unload and reload the Red Cross truck. I can't remember a time when Elmer wasn't part of that group. He was a dedicated blood donor and I always enjoyed his friendship. Prayers of comfort for his family.
My sympathy on the passing of Elmer! He was in my grade at school, and a good friend! May God be with you all during this trying time.
Elmer was a very nice man, who will be missed by those who knew him. He was always friendly to everyone. We dealt with Elmer many times at the lumber co. He was always very helpful. Rest in Peace, Elmer. Thoughts and prayers for your family as they go through this difficult time.
Classmate of 1952 offers condolence.
So Sorry To Hear The Bad News Of Elmers Death. Sorry to hear of the death of Elmer death.
Randy and Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a really good man. Keeping your family in prayer.
Martha, Dave and Zach..My heart breaks for you..but the angels are singing and heaven is rejoicing.
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very sweet person.
Ab was such a kind man. Randy , Martha and families our sincere sympathies for your loss. I have many fond memories of your parents and visits with them at the kitchen table. God Bless.
Randy and Martha, I have so many fond memories of East 9th St., and Ab is one of them. God Bless you and your families during this time. May your sweet father smile down from Heaven. With sympathy, Nancy
"Ab" was a good neighbor. We visited across the alley and I will miss him. Now rest in peace "Ab". Sorry for your loss Randy and Martha.
So very sorry for your loss My deepest Sympathy Randy ,Martha an your Family. Also to his sister's.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Elmer he was such a nice guy I'm so so sorry I missed it I just found out about it so sorry Randy and Martha you are both in my prayers and thoughts
Elmer was one of the nicest and friendliest men I knew. When I coached Randy in baseball, he attended each game and was always ready to help, just like he was at work in the lumber company. I really believe he never met a man he didn't like and want to help.....
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