Walter Nathaniel Baker, age 89 of Statham, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and retired from Barrow Manufacturing Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rea Whitehead Baker; four brothers, Buddy, Bill, Edmond and John Baker and two sisters, Louise McDaniel and Sarah Nix. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jeanette Baker of Statham; his son, Larry Baker (Debbie) of Statham; a brother, Leonard Baker of Lexington; a sister, Jewel Lee Gunter of Bogart; two grandchildren, Brian Baker of Statham and Matthew Baker of Winder and three great-grandchildren, Brayden, RJ and Karlinn Baker. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6 until 9PM at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Funeral services will be at 2PM Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Friesema officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church.
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