Harold E. Baker | Eastern North Carolina Now

September 24, 1937 - April 21, 2020
    Mr. Harold Edward Baker, age 82, formerly of Franklinton, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington.

    Per his requests, no services will be held.

    Mr. Baker was born in Fulton, Kentucky on September 24, 1937. He was the son of the late Britt Brown Baker and Leffie Mae Eddington Baker. Mr. Baker and his family moved to Tennessee when he was three. He served in the Tennessee National Guard. Mr. Baker was a truck driver for Southeastern Freight Lines for 28 years. He had been living in Washington for the past two years. In his spare time, Mr. Baker loved to mechanic and tinker as well as watch old western movies.

    Mr. Baker was married to the former Carolyn Pruett, who passed away May 6, 2018.

    Mr. Baker is survived by three sons, Brent E. Baker and wife Lisa of Washington, Ricky Baker of Union City, TN, Gary Baker and wife Cindy of Clarksville, TN.

    In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Baker was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Baker, a brother, Jerry Baker and a sister, Nancy Baker.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Baker family.