Major (Ret.) John Carroll Baker (JC), was a Chemical Core Officer for the U.S. Army. John passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his home in Leavenworth, KS. He was born February 7, 1950 in Corning, NY to Edmund R. and Marcia L. (Crispin) Baker.
JC lived in what the neighborhood called the “Houghton plot” at his family home in Corning, NY until he enlisted in the Army, starting his military career. He served the Army proudly for 22 years before he retired and then continued working as a government contractor. John loved God first, family second, swimming and sauna, the great outdoors, watching golf and tennis, and humbly working for the Lord.
John is survived by his wife, Debra, of the home. His children, Jeremy (Melissa) Baker and April (Joshua) Sears. He was a loving grandfather to Brandon, Abigail, and Michael. Brothers, Charles (Carol) Baker, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Kevin (Debbie) Baker, Painted Post, NY.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Baker.
Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2022 at Belden Larkin Funeral Home, 707 S. 6th St., Leavenworth, KS, at 9:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am, with Pastor Casey Robinson, officiating. Committal service with Pastor Gary “Sam” Sanford, officiating will be at 12:30 pm with U.S. Army honors at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
The family invites you to join them for a “Celebration of Life” luncheon at the Westside Family Church, 738 Eisenhower Rd., Leavenworth, KS. Please RSVP to Debra or April if you are planning to attend. For those who are not able to travel, the service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/beldenlarkinfh.
Pallbearers will be U.S. Army honors team. Honorary pallbearers, Jeremy Baker, Michael Baker, Joshua Sears, Joe Klassen, April Sears and Brandon Baker
Donations in his name can be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Compassion International.
God Bless you all and thank you for your love, prayers, and support at this time. With all our love, the Baker Family.
Belden Larkin Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.