The Worthington Times

Otto William Baker of Linton, formerly of Calvertville, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007 at Glenburn in Linton. He was 87 years old, born October 23, 1919 in Worthington, the son of Wilbur C. and Grace (Livingston) Baker.

Mr. Baker was a mechanic for Commercial Motor Freight in Indianapolis, retiring in 1981 after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Concord General Baptist Church in Calvertville.

Survivors include his wife, Nadine (Faulk) Gillispie Baker of Linton; two sons, Gary William Baker of Spencer and Robert Lee Baker of Worthington; one brother, Paul Baker of Indianapolis; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ann (Sims) Baker on February 9, 1982; his second wife, Hettie I. (Timmons) Correll Baker on March 3, 1997; one son, Steve Baker; three sisters, three brothers and his parents.

A graveside service was scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 at 12 noon at Calvertville Cemetery with Pastor Davey Dyer officiating. Visitation was to be Tuesday, April 10 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield.