Bobby Glenn “B.G.” BAKER

Abt 1944 - 2021  (77 years)

• Name	Bobby Glenn “B.G.” BAKER  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Birth	Abt 1944	Gadsden, Alabama
  Gender	Male
  HIST	of Sumter, South Carolina WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Bakers celebrate 50 years Posted Sunday, July 9, 2017 6:00 am Mr. and Mrs. Bobby G. Baker of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 9, 2017, with a vow renewal ceremony at the Salvation Army Church. A reception was given in their honor by their three children and their spouses: Jan Baker of Blythewood; Tim and Jennifer Baker Rexroth of Boone, North Carolina; and John and Jaime Baker of Sumter. The couple has two grandchildren. Mrs. Baker is the former Mary Sue Geddings of Sumter. BOBBY GLENN BAKER Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2021 6:00 am Bobby Glenn "B.G." Baker, faithful soldier of Christ, was promoted to Glory on Sunday, March 7, 2021. For more than 50 years, Bobby made his home in Sumter, where he met and married the love of his life, Mary Sue. Together, they built a life of love and ministry around their family and their church. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, Bobby was a son of the late John Alfred Baker and Nancy Estelle Baker. He was predeceased by his brothers, Rabon and Benny Baker; his beloved mother-in-law, Christine Sims; and his faithful pet companions, Moses, Hogan, Callie and Cosmo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Sue Baker; his children, Jan Baker (Jenny Dalrymple), Jennifer Rexroth (Tim) and John Baker (Jaime); his grandchildren and the unrivaled apples of his eye, John Tyler and Emma Kate Baker; sister, Jewel Patterson; his sister-cousin, Alice Bircheat; and a wonderful host of nieces, nephews, cousins and adopted family members around the country whom he cherished. Bobby came to Sumter in 1965 as a young airman stationed at Shaw Air Force Base. After marrying Mary Sue in 1967, the two of them were called to ministry in the Salvation Army, where they devoted their lives to caring for the spiritual and physical needs of others. As a proud member of the Salvation Army Corps (church), Bobby was the church pianist and Adult Sunday School Teacher for more than 50 years. Along the way, he served as chaplain of the men's fellowship, actively served in the church's nursing home ministry, served as the church treasurer and traveled to churches throughout the Carolinas as part of a men's ministry team. One of his favorite annual events was the Sunday school Christmas party he and Mary Sue hosted at their home for their Sunday school class. In addition to his church ministry, Bobby served for more than 20 years as a member of the Sumter Fire Department, where he worked as a firefighter, an engineer and as an officer (retired lieutenant). He led Bible studies at the fire department and was known as the "preacher." One of his most prized possessions was the Bible his fellow firefighters presented to him as a gift. That same Bible was always the one he studied, taught from, preached from and carried faithfully to church and other meetings. Bobby was well known around the city of Sumter, where he also worked for the Water Utility Department. Bobby was proud of his military service and was an active member of American Legion Post 15. As an accomplished pianist, accordionist and soloist, Bobby was honored to play for countless weddings, funerals, revivals and other events in Sumter and throughout North and South Carolina. Bobby loved the Lord, his family, gardening, history, maps, almanacs, Vitalis hair tonic, writing Christmas cards and taking back roads. He enjoyed weekly "date day trips" with Mary Sue to the Manning Wal-Mart. He had a genuine affection for his adopted Palmetto State and loved taking his family on "scenic" drives to places of interest that many would overlook. He was kind. He was caring. He was loving. He was both a gentleman and a gentle man. Bobby's first daily agenda item was reading obituaries. He always invested in the lives of others, and he was interested in tiny details of the lives remembered. We hope this note gives you a glimpse of the wonderful life B.G. Baker lived. Bobby's family is eternally thankful for the heroes and sheroes in scrubs at Faster Care and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, particularly the nurses and doctors in the telemetry and ICU units, as well as the palliative care team. Thank you for your expert care and for your endless compassion. God bless you! In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2229, Sumter, SC 29151. Due to COVID restrictions, the family respectfully requests no visitors at the home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place at Sumter Cemetery. The family will greet family and friends following the graveside service. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.  [1, 2, 5, 6]
  MILI	He was an airman stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina.  [6]
  _UID	893D87100769444BA5A5A1D3FD5A85807693
  Death	7 Mar 2021
  Burial	11 Mar 2021	Sumter Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Avenue, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina   [6]
  	Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home & Crematorium, Sumter, South Carolina
  Person ID	I178477	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	14 Mar 2021

  
  

  Father	John Alfred BAKER   d. Bef 23 Apr 2006
  Mother	Nancy Estelle   d. Bef 23 Apr 2006
  _UID	14FE7C9F183346FB935F6A32AD315964E2E1
  _UID	14FE7C9F183346FB935F6A32AD315964E2E1
  Family ID	F121312	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Sue GEDDINGS
  Marriage	Abt 9 Jun 1967  [5, 6]
  _UID	C3B6E4F9858347389FD89D30B29D604E1EBD
  _UID	C3B6E4F9858347389FD89D30B29D604E1EBD
  Children	1. John Russell BAKER   2. Jennifer Ann BAKER   3. Jan BAKER
  Family ID	F121309	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Mar 2021

  
  

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