Andy Baker

Andy Baker, 66, of Connersville died Wednesday May 9, 2018 at Reid Health. A Kentucky native, Andy was born June 20, 1951 to Robert and Goldia Louise Wells Baker. He owned and operated his own construction business; from building houses, barns and pouring cement, Andy was a jack of all trades. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. Andy especially enjoyed the company of his family. Andy is survived by his wife, Alma Baker, who he married in Everton on September 14, 1968; his children: Arlis Baker, Jr. and his wife, Joyce of Brownsville; Jeanie Jones and her husband, Steve of Connersville; Chris Baker of Connersville; his grandchildren: Kyle Baker, Josh Baker, Matt Risch, Daniel Jones, Shelby Jones, Timothy Jones, Abagail Baker, Jai Cooper; his great-grandchildren: Ava, Ella and Karma; his siblings and their spouses: James Baker and Hazel of Florence, Kentucky; Lonnie Baker and Vicky of Connersville; Ronnie Baker and Stacy of Connersville; Bonnie Robinson and Carson of Richmond; Helen Greene and Jeff of Connersville; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Andy is preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Baker and his siblings: Betty Baker, Chester Baker and Henry Baker. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville with Pastor Merle Seeley of Deliverance Tabernacle, officiating. Interment will follow in Lick Creek Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.