Charles V. Baker

Charlie graduated Valedictorian from Florence High School and then joined the U.S. Air Force.

He was a salesman for Graybar Electric Supply and then worked for Southern Electric Supply on 2nd and Neches. When Southern Electric sold out to CED Electric Supply, Charlie became manager of the store.

In 1986, Charlie became part-owner and partner with Edwin McGary in Lamar Wholesale dba The Light Bulb Shop and retired from there. He had many friends in the electrical industry and was very respected by all due to his professionalism and positive outlook on life including suppliers, contractors, engineers, salesmen, lighting reps, switchgear reps, general contractors, and many others in the construction industry.

Charlie enjoyed many things in life that included being a dedicated member of Dripping Springs United Methodist Church, road trips, Tuesday afternoon dominoes with the boys, riding his Gator around the property, reading, country music (Jim Reeves was his favorite), ham radio, gambling adventures, and hunting in Colorado and South Texas.

Being a known prankster, Charlie will be fondly remembered for his creative birthday gifts and cards given to his elderly friends especially those who may have been a bachelor with little hair and few teeth showering them with hair brushes and toothbrushes.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Jo Baker. Charles will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marjorie Baker; daughter, Donna Johanson (Kris); son, Mike Baker (Laura); and stepdaughter, Linda Mager.

Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 17, 2019 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Florence City Cemetery in Florence, Texas.

Honoring Charlie as pallbearers will be Mike Baker, Kris Johanson, John Spencer, John Holloway, Jimmy Schmidt, and Clark Wheatley.