He was born to the late Carl Robert and Martha Jane Baker in New Albany, Indiana on January 30, 1947.
Bill was a graduate of New Albany High School and served in the US Navy from 1965-1969 as a Second Class Petty Officer. He worked as an Over the Road Truck Driver for Pegasus Transportation.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Robert E Baker.
Left to cherish the memory of Bill are his closest friend; Melissa Inhoffer (Greg).
Bill's wishes were to be cremated and scattered in the Florida Keys.
He requested any donations to be made to Wounded Warrior Project in his name.
