Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Elmer Baker
Nov 26th, 1934 - Jan 31st, 2018Charles 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.