William T. Baker Jr.

June 18, 1928 - March 6, 2019

William T. Baker Jr. passed away at age 90 on March 6, 2019 at Flagler Hospital. He was born June 18, 1928 in Portsmouth, VA. William was the son of Rev. William T. Baker Sr. and Margaret Frisckorn Baker. Bill enlisted in to the Army Air Force in 1946 and was a Veteran. After his discharge from the military, he moved to Jacksonville Florida. While attending Jacksonville Junior College, he met his wife Mary and they married on June 20, 1954. Bill worked at Bell South for over 39 years. He was a life member of the NRA, belonged to the Rod and Gun Club and the Elk’s Lodge. Bill volunteered at the St. Augustine Historical Society and the Easter Festival. His hobby was Amateur Ham Radio and the handle number was K4NSG. Bill’s interests were hunting, fishing, and photography. William and Mary lived in St. Augustine for 63 years. He is survived by his wife and his five daughters; Mary Margaret Baker, Deborah Baker, Leslie Case (Kip), Harriet Mulholland (John deceased)and Alice Baker. William has ten grandchildren; Melissa Richardson, Richard Baker, Justin Case, John Mulholland, Danielle Mulholland, Allison Booth, Wyatt Baker, Wade Giddens, Carrie Giddens, and Benjamin Giddens. He has thirteen great grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:00am Thursday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, Rev. Fr. Tom Willis, celebrant. Visitation will be held 5-7pm with prayers starting at 6:00pm Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery.