Chester L. Baker Jr.

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Chester L. Baker Jr., 86, of Douglasville, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015.

He was born April 24, 1929, in Winegar, Wis. He was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Baker retired after 39 years with White Pine Copper Mine in upper Michigan. He loved being outside and enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.

Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Blanche Anderson Baker Sr .; and a sister, Marlene Hill Munz.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Florence Baker; son, Ken (Annette) Baker; daughter, Debbie (Terry) Nickels; sister, Karen Dolezal; grandchildren, Brian Baker, Brad Baker and Dustin Hoffner, and one great-granddaughter, Emma Hoffner.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 3, from noon until 2 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m.

Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at whitleygarner.com

Arrangements are by Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA, 30134, 770-942-4246.