Birth date: Nov 8, 1931 Death date: Aug 4, 2021
Charles Edward “Big Time” Baker, formerly of Berea, passed away peacefully August 4, 2021. He was the devoted husband of 64 years to his wife, Jeanelle who passed in 2017. Charles was the son of Jennings Bryan Baker and Nelle Garr Read Obituary
Dear Family,
I can just barely remember going to Richmond KY to pick up Aunt Jeanelle and cousin Greg who was barely toddling when they came by train or perhaps bus to visit from Gainesville FL where Uncle Charles was attending Univ. of Florida in pursuit of his doctorate. Cousin Greg and I were two plus years apart in age. I have seen a picture of both of us on the back porch of the Mason farmhouse on Lancaster Road. Several summers the Baker cousins and dog, Buttons, and the Mason cousins ~ James and Margaret visited on the Mason farm in Madison County KY or at great grandmother Florence McCain's home on Scale Road or at the Lecky farmhouse on Lecky Road also near Benton KY.
Aunt 'Ginny' and Aunt Jeanelle's children were the oldest of the Lecky grandchildren and shared memories which Aunt Faye Dickson's sons and Uncle Sam Lecky's children didn't share since they hadn't been born or were too young.
I remember bringing a whole skelton probably skunk or opposum which Bryan, Greg, Gary, and I had found near the old McCain cabin back to grt. grandmother Florence's and Uncle Charles's response was "throw that away it's infested with ...." Major disappointment! As an adult, the same words or worse would have been on the tip of my tongue!
Warmest hugs from afar with love and caring thoughts; wish I could reach through space and hug in person. Love,
Margaret Mason Engelhardt,
email: [email protected]
Big Time Baker was a force to be reckoned with, it was anavoidable to miss him if you were in the same building. A booming voice and a grand stature, Big Time was his name for a reason. He raised a wonderful family and his legacy lives on through a group of amazing people. I am so grateful for my grandfather, for what he brought to this world, and for what he left behind. I will always fondly remember the powerhouse we call Big Time Baker and if you ever need some power, look to Charlie.
With eternal love,
Nathan Baker
