James Marvin Baker

james baker

James Marvin Baker, 86, of Wyanet passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Princeton.

Born May 11, 1935, in Kaw City, Oklahoma, to Kermit and Ruth (Shelton) Baker. He married Ruby Salsman April 30, 1955, in Wyanet.

He was retired from Harper Wyman where he worked for 48 years.

Marvin loved his family and enjoyed traveling to Colorado and Nevada where he spent time with family and friends. He was known for his kindness and generosity to friends.

For many years, Marvin was a member of the Wyanet Wesleyan Church where he raised his family and served as a Sunday School Superintendent and Board Member. He was a member of the Princeton Rifle and Pistol Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Most recently he was a member of the New Hope Church of the Nazarene, Princeton.

Surviving are two sons, Terry (Deborah) Baker of Loveland, Colorado, and Randy (Rhonda) Baker of Henderson, Nevada; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Mease of Denver, Colorado, Kyle (Nikki) Baker of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jordan Baker of Ashland, Oregon; three great-grandchildren, Emerson and Sydney Mease of Denver, Colorado, and Anna Baker of Las Vegas Nevada; three sisters, Maxine McMahon of Moweaqua, Mona Johnson of Princeton and Marlene (Garold) Howes of Princeton; two brothers, Milton (Janice) Baker of Atoka, Tennessee, and Mark (Debra) Baker of Wyanet; and many nieces and nephews.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Ruby; his parents; two sisters, Mardell Swords and Marchell Sissel; and two brothers, Max and Murrel Baker.

A private service for the immediate family is planned for Tuesday, August 10th at the funeral home in Princeton. Reverend Brad Snyder will officiate. Interment will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 9th at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Freedom House at Home - Freedom House (freedomhouseillinois.org), or through the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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  1. Marvin was one of the kindest man I had ever met. What a wonderful tribute video! Shows how much he loved! See you soon Marvin!

  2. What wonderful memories of your family!
    Your family is in our prayers! Knowing your parents are celebrating heaven together is reassuring of lives well lived!

    Harold and I are making a donation to International Hope Builders in Marvin’s memory.

  3. Worked with Jim (Marvin??? – who is that guy?) at Harper Wyman. A real straight shooter type of guy, and extremely knowledgeable about the machining of the GST oven thermostat valve. You cannot say anything better about a person than to say you had great respect for them: I respected Jim very much. The photo tribute was really good. My sympathy to his family


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