Morris W. Baker
Morris W. Baker, 75, rural Wabash, died at 12:56 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1943, in Wabash, to Clifford A. and Verla Marie (Brubaker) Baker.
Mr. Baker was a 1961 graduate of Lagro High School and was a Spec 5 in the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. He married Phyllis L. Miller in Urbana, May 29, 1964. He was the head custodian at Metro North Elementary School 23 1/2 years and also worked at General Tire in Wabash 17 1/2 years. Mr. Baker enjoyed yard work and had a huge garden. He also enjoyed reading and sitting in his chair watching the birds.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis L. Baker, Wabash; two daughters: Diane M. Roberts, Columbia City; and Jennifer L. (Ryan) Burns, Mooresville; five grandchildren: Breann Roberts, Brendan Roberts, and Baylie Roberts, all of Columbia City; and Emily Burns and Alex Burns, both of Mooresville; and two sisters: Mary (Deverl) Whitehead, Grabill; and Judy (Ronald) Hedrick, Fishers. He was preceded in death by his parents, step mom, Margurite Baker, and two brothers, Jody Baker and Ellis Baker.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.