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Wesley H. Baker
Date Of Birth:December 22, 1938
Date Of Death:February 5, 2012
Service Date:11:00 a.m. Wednesday
Feb. 8, 2012
Little Union Baptist Church

 Wesley H. Baker, 83, of Bedford and formerly of Bloomington and Columbus died early Sunday morning at Garden Villa of Bedford.  He was born in Monroe County, IN on December 22, 1928 the son of Rodney and Mary (Brumwell) Baker and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1946.  He worked for twenty years at the former Stoute's Pharmacy and also at Indiana University before becoming self-employed in carpentry and wood working.  He and his wife owned and operated the "Calico-N-Wood" Craft Shop for several years in Unionville.  He was also a member of Little Union Baptist Church.

Survivors include his children; Wesley K. (wife Linda) Baker of Tennessee, Debi (husband Mike) Barnes of Newburgh, IN; Cindy (husband Pat) Cleary of Prestonburg, KY, Pastor Randy (wife Teresa) Baker of Bedford and Lori Whaley of Columbus, IN, sixteen grandchildren; Victoria Van Hentenryck, Victor W. Van Hentenryck, Rebecca Miller, Beth Ann Fulford, Kimberly Mack, Christopher Barnes, Nicholas Barnes, Stephanie Fritz, Elizabeth Barnes, Bonnie Cleary, Joshua Cleary, Misty Stevens, Scott Baker, Ashley Whaley, Kayla Whaley and Aron Whaley, thirteen great grandchildren, three sisters; Patricia Baker and Chloe Ruth, both of Bloomington and Nancy Cantrell of Orlando, Fl, two brothers; Thomas "Tom" (wife Linda) Baker and Larry (wife Elaine) Baker, all of Bloomington and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie (Newman) Baker in 1967, his second wife, Judith K. "Judy" Baker in 2009, his parents, two daughters; Linda Barricklow and Kathy Stephens and one brother, Michael Baker.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Little Union Baptist Church in Unionville with Rev. Frank Helton officiating.  Burial will be at Little Union Cemetery.  Friends may call at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 in Bloomington Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday one hour preceding the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org


  • From: Bob and Janet Vincent
    Location:Virginia

    Bob and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Mr. Baker from when we were kids and he was a very nice and sweet man.c


  • From: Robin & Margie  Walls
    Location:Bloomington

    We are so sorry to hear about Wes passing. We was a good friend to my father, Jack Gloye. My father spoke very highly of him. He was an excellent carpenter and we still have the beautiful rocking horses and headboards that he made for us about 32 years ago. I know his family will miss him much and think about him just as we miss my dad now. God Bless him for being such a kind, hard working man. We feel very fortunate to have known him. Margie Gloye Walls


  • From: Ruth Neill
    Location:Bloomington

    I was so sorry to read of Wes's passing.I spent many enjoyable evenings in Judy's paint classes and talking with your Dad.He was a blessing in my life and a joy to anyone that got a chance to know him. He will be forever missed.


  • From: Betty  Robinson
    Location:Columbus, IN

    Sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you are all well. I will try to get down this spring. Haven't heard from Linda (kennys wife) hope she is ok. I am living with Janet her number is (812) 376-6790. Love, Aunt Betty