Eugene Baker
May 26, 1940 ~ February 18, 2018
Resided in:
Fletcher, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Walter “Eugene” Baker, 77, of Fletcher, met his beloved Saviour early Sunday (Feb. 18) morning, he kept the faith and finished his course.
A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Dollie and Alex Baker and was also preceded in death by siblings, Reva, George, Parlie, J.C., Perry, Belle, Nellie and Lloyd.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth Baker; daughter Darlene Bagwell and her husband, Ralph and son Dale Baker and his wife, Tisa. He was also adored by his grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, Jeremiah, Machiah, Rebekah, Reva and Alex and great-grandchildren, Chloe, Chase, Kyla and Ralph. Eugene is also survived by two brothers, J.V. and Alex as well as a longtime neighbor who he considered a brother, Ronnie Emory.
Eugene was the best man, husband, father, papaw and friend anyone could ask for. He loved without reservation and had a desire to serve the Lord and everyone that he met.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Phillip Youngblood and Sammy Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery and the family will receive friends at the church from 1:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made in Eugene’s name to the Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Ruth and family, we were so sorry to hear of Eugenes passing. May God comfort you all. Don and Dianna Birchfield
Dear Ruth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Eugene had a very special way to always make everyone feel welcome. He will be missed by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of helping you care for Mr. Baker as well as the rest of your family. I consider myself blessed to have been able to. God bless you all.
Dear Ruth and family,
May God’s love and promises give you peace and comfort at this sad and difficult time.
With heartfelt and deepest sympathy and love
Nancy
Praying for God’s comfort and peace for all the family. Eugene was a wonderful neighbor and lifetime friend. When I was a child, my (Nellie) parents took me with them to spend the night in their home to help care for Eugene’s mother and the family when she was getting ready to go home to be with Lord. That sad picture has been in my heart all my life, and I’m sure he and his mother and siblings are having a joyful time with Jesus. He will surely be missed, and I am so thankful that Jesus Christ made a way to see him again.