Mr. Baker was born on March 15, 1940 in Butler, PA to the late Howard McQuistion and Eva Mae Baker. He attended Clemson University and Georgia Southern College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Mr. Baker retired from Eye Physician and Surgeons of Augusta after many years of service. He was a member of Columbia County ATV Auxiliary. Mr. Baker was an avid Hunter, Fisher, and Clemson fan.
Mr. Baker is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae Baker; father, Howard McQuistion; step-father, William "Bill" Baker; and sister, Winifred "Freddie" McQuistion.
Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Margaret "Maggie" Baker; step-son, Tommy Shirley (Sherry); step-daughter, Lisa Reece; grandchildren, R.J. Reece (Jennifer), Heather Shirley, and Dillon Shirley (Emily); and nephew, Billy McQuistion.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Columbia Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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