Man, I am really going to miss you. You were a great bass player and taught me alot about music. I remember going to Field of Dreams with you and our dads for the first time. If it wasn't for you I would not know about Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsies and appreciate music at a deeper level. Thank you and God bless. --Darin

Billy, You were and always will be one of my favorite childhood friends. You were just like one of my Brothers. I have been laughing and crying thinking about you. We had a lot of fun times together and we shared some sad times too. I had my last beer with you in 1984. I learned a life lesson that night and still can't stand the smell of beer to this day. I guess I should “Thank You” for that. You are one of a kind and will be missed a great deal by many people. I doubt you even know how many lives you have touch in your 46 years here on earth. You will live on in our hearts & minds of our Rock n Roll memories and lives. My heart is heavy and aches for your family. Thank you for the sweet memories I will forever hold dear to my heart.

R.I.P. Billy
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal

My sincerest condolences I give to your entire family. Bill, my heart bleeds for you! 'Not before us, not before us!!'  I am so very sorry.

Haven't seen you since the 80's Bill. All my memories of you and brother Mike mom and dad are good. I will say that I do not have fond memories of Lady your German Sheppard back in the day. That was my fault though should not have been in your yard alone. She got my leg as I was trying to get over your fence terrified as she came at me. Say hi to Kevin for me. I'm sure you have seen him out there already.

Liz, Earl, Shawna, Rachel, and Bill's LOVING parents and brother,
I pray you all feel God's peace and comfort at this sorrowful time in your lives.    It's so sad to think of family and the many 'best friends' Bill parted with so early in his life.  He had such a wonderful and full, yet short life, and as cliche as it may sound, we know he is in a better place.  I am picturing Bill as a new Angel sitting in God's Heavenly Band smiling and strumming away!

Keep in mind, The End of your Rope is the Beginning of God's Doorstep!

The skies have a new angel and the heavens a star to shine brightly upon those he left behind... 
R.I.P. Bill...You are soooo loved and will be missed dearly!

Billy, Missing you already Dude, one day down the line we'll shoot pool, play guitars & church like always...in Heaven this time,  Best Bud, Chooch

Bill, I am having a nice steaming cup of Darjeeling in your honor. Thanks for the laughs. I will never be able to watch a 3 Stooges episode without thinking of you. Hey! Remember the one where...................

I'm sorry to read about your loss. May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading His word.

Bill,  I was lucky to have known you. Great Musician, Friend, and all around awesome guy! Such a tragic loss to your family. To all those affected by your passing I wish them peace and comfort in the days ahead. Keep it Rockin' up there!

Bill...amazing musician, fellow writer and friend.  I will never forget the day you dropped my sister in a mud puddle because she threw dirt on your clean car.  Or the time you tried to be cool and swing while standing...and fell on your...well let's just say my mom and I still laugh about it.  I know you are looking down on us...telling everyone to quit crying.  Hugs to all of Bill's family- he was an amazing guy.

Bill you were my buddy, friend and neighbor.  You will always have a very special place in my heart.  I miss you so much...
With lots of love, and many tears,
Jackie

Billy,
I remember when we all use to play cards.From Pinochle to Poker. My dad loved to play cards with everyone. And when my dad use to deal out the cards he always called Billy........ "Mr.Baiker". And that always made Billy laugh that great big laugh of his. We played cards from kids, into adult hood. That never changed.
You will truly be missed.

Bill - We'll miss your laugh at CMG, our music conversations, our honest talk of baseball, and most of all your friendship.  There is now an empty spot in my heart that will never be filled by any other friend.

May God give you strength, support and comfort during these difficult times. Be assured of his deep love and concern for you. 1 JOHN 4:9, 10,19.

With My Deepest Sympathy,

Billy, I've known you since we were little kids and even though we lost touch after high school I felt like the years just melted away when we reconnected on Facebook. You always made me laugh and I'll never forget our friendly baseball rivalry.. RIP and hopefully someday we'll reconnect on the other side. God bless you and your family.

Bill consistantly exuded joy, life and levity whenever I saw him.  He and Liz had such a strong bond seemingly through their smiles and laughter.  I know that he still connects to her and to us with our every smile.

You were a good man Bill.  I will miss you.

I am so very sorry for your loss.... My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

I love you Billy. I dont know how to go on with out you. Save a chair for me at that table you are sharing with Hendrix and Entwistle.


your little Bro,
Mike Baiker

OBITUARY

William R. Baiker Jr.

September 3, 1966 – May 25, 2013

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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