Johnny Baker

He was born on January 17, 1940, to the late Alec Baker and Maggie Davis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Teal Baker; his daughter, Connie E. Baker; his brothers, Elwood and George Baker; his grandson, Chris Clark; his daughter in law, Diane Clark; and several nieces and nephews.

Johnny served as North Carolina Fire and Rescue Association President for 10 years. He was a retired North Carolina Fire and Rescue Regional Director. He worked for the state for close to 40 years, serving 32 counties in Eastern NC. Johnny had been a fireman since 1969 and was one of the founding members of North Raeford Fire Department.

He loved to watch football and was a youth football coach in his early years. He received the Arm-Wrestling Award for Western NC, and the Longleaf Pine Award. Johnny also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren ride their ponies and horses.

He is survived by his sister, Margaret Wilson; his daughters, Donna Brock and Sue Breece (Alan); his sons, Bryan Baker, Johnny A. Baker, Jr., and Paul Clark; his grandchildren, Ethan Brock, Adam Clark, Tanya Smith (Chad), Elizabeth Baker, and Tracy Breece; along with several great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 1-3 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford.

A service will follow at 3 pm in the chapel.

Burial will be in the Raeford City Cemetery.

Special thanks to Helen Johnson for her care during Johnny’s illness.

The family will receive guests at Donna Brock's home 807 E. Prospect Ave. Raeford, NC 28376.