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William Garlan Baker, 86, Adair County, KY (1932-2018)

He was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church, a retired welder for Fisher Body in Chicago, IL, and a farmer. He was a member of the Green River Kruzers Car Club and enjoyed woodworking and storytelling. He was a member of an outstanding family. He was the son of the late William Dewey and Iva May Keltner Baker. His wife, Doris Perkins Baker, survives. He leaves 11 direct living descendants.
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Garlan Baker, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:36amCT at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY after several weeks illness.

Funeral services will be Thursday April 19, 2018 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Columbia United Church Pastor Dr. John Hatton officiating. Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 4pmCT Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the funeral home.



William Garlan Baker, 86, Adair County, KY (1932-2018)

He was born January 25, 1932 in Adair County, KY. He was the son of the late William Dewey and Iva May Keltner Baker. He died Monday, April 16, 2018 in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY at the age of 86 years, two months, and 22 days.

he was preceded in death by these siblings, Thomas Baker, James Sonny Baker, Ruby Land, Lucille Sneed, Clara Adams, Geneva Yarberry, Bertha Marie Baker.

He is survived by
  • His wife: Doris Perkins Baker of Columbia, KY

  • Two daughters: Caren (Charles) Hattersley of Nicholasville, KY; and Joyce Baker of Columbia, KY

  • One son: Sam (Barb) Baker of Columbia, KY

  • Two brothers: Dulath (Jean) Baker of Columbia, KY; and Gleason (Bonnie) Baker of Lexington, North Carolina

  • One sister: Ella Dee (Russell) Janes of Horse Cave, KY

  • Three grandchildren: Michelle Antle, Heidi Morris, and Larry Hattersley

  • Five great grandchildren; William Hill, Adalynn Morris, Jade Antle, James Antle, Jared Antle
Mr. Baker was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church, a retired welder for Fisher Body in Chicago, IL, and a farmer. He was a member of the Green River Kruzers Car Club and enjoyed woodworking and storytelling.

Send condolences to the family of Garlan Baker

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Kayla's Rising Above Childhood Cancer Fund - Children's Hospital Foundation, Attn: Courtney Puckett 234 East Gray St. Suite 450 Louisville, KY 40202 Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, is in charge of funeral arrangements.


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William Garlan Baker, 86, Adair County, KY (1932-2018)



2018-04-17 - 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

William Garlan Baker, 86, Adair County, KY (1932-2018)


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