Gary Wayne Baker, 53, son of the late Elisa Wallace and Mildred Puckett Baker, died Saturday, April 28. Survivors are five siblings, James Wallace Baker of Nicholasville, Malenda and husband George Johns of Garrard County, Bonnie Best of Lexington, Elizabeth and husband Jerry Spurlock, and Jean Baker of Nicholasville; numerous other family members; and good friends Greg and Bryan Becknell, David Cobb, Brandon Baker and Alva Stagner. Gary was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Allen and Kenny Baker. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Fellowship Church with Rev. Bobby Becknell and Pastor Ron Riley officiating. Burial will be in Cliffland Farm Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. at the church. Donations to assist with funeral cost suggested by family. Guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com.
