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Obituary for Ernest Warren Baker, Sr. Ernest Warren Baker, Sr.
Korean War Veteran Was Greenbrier Hotel Retiree

Ernest Warren Baker, Sr., 90, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia passed away April 17, 2020 at Greenbrier Healthcare Center in Fairlea.

He was born June 16, 1929 in White Sulphur Springs, the son of the late Ernest Sydney and Mary Lou Williams Baker.

Warren was a devoted Christian, a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in White Sulphur Springs.

He enjoyed his 48 years of service to the Greenbrier Hotel.

He was a graduate of Bolling High School in Lewisburg. During his tenure, Warren excelled in sports, most particularly football and basketball. Along with his family, he was an avid WVU fan. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Preceding him in death other than his parents, was his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Louise Branche Baker.

Surviving are his loving children, Warren Jr. (Ann) of Canonsburg, PA; Janet (Frenchie) Watkins of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Brandon and Brianna of Atlanta, GA.; caregivers, Buddy and Charlotte Sweeney and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

There will be a private family graveside service on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery in Glasgow, Virginia with Rev. Greg Scott officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, c/o Twana Jackson, 157 Church Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.