Ronald Earl Baker
December 5, 1941 ~ April 5, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Ronald Earl Baker, 75, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital.
Born in Buncombe County, his parents were the late Joseph and Jamie Fitzgerald Baker. He retired with the Charles George Veterans Medical Center, was a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Marine Corp and was a member of Groce United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald E. Baker, II (Lina) of Gastonia and Paul Baker (Allison) of Point Pleasant, NJ; one daughter, Kelly Romero (Manny) of Gastonia; and seven grandchildren. Additional family members include Joseph Duncan Baker and Jamie McKinney both of Asheville.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. Rev. Gerald Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be Monday, April 9, at 12 Noon at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
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Sending our love, thoughts, and prayers to the entire family. Ron was quite a character, and we enjoyed knowing him! It was heartwarming to see his love for his (and our) granddaughter, Kelsey.
I wanted to send my love and condolences to the Baker family. I am so sorry for your loss. At times like this we need comfort. God’s Word can provide that comfort for it speaks of a beautiful hope for the future. John 5:28,29 says, ‘Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.’ What this can mean for you is a real hope of being reunited with your dear loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
One of the silliest and funny family members I’ve ever known! Many good memories of Uncle Ronnie! Thinking of the rest of the family today.
My Mother Freda Tipton got to see this precious soul every day that she work at the VA Canteen. She loved helping and talking with him he was a pleasure to be around. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with him a few months ago. It was after my mother retired. He cried cause he missed my mom. We told him we loved him and will see him again. Prayers for the family and our condolences. Love and Peace We’ll miss you much A great big thank you and Salute for your service for our country. Go rest high Our friend. We love you.
Very good friend from Gastonia. Worked with Ron in insurance and will be missed.