Loren Douglas Baker, age 61, of Brookville, Indiana died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home in Brookville following a brief illness.
Born June 4, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio he was the son of Loren & Betty J. Baker. On July 7, 1973 he and the former Sue Hunter were united in marriage and she survives. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.
Doug retired from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in 2015 where he had served for 34 years, retiring with the rank of Major. He had served in various capacities throughout his career in law enforcement, and served as Chief Deputy to several different Sheriff’s.
He was a member of the Old Franklin United Methodist Church, the Fairfield Masonic Lodge #98 F. & A.M. where he was Past Master; the Belleview Lodge #95 in Belleview, Florida; the Order of Easter Star; the Fraternal Order of Red Men Oshawnee #220 of Brookville; the Bath Conservation Club; and was also bestowed the honor of being a Kentucky Colonel. In his leisure time he enjoyed mowing grass, fishing, camping, and most of all being with his family & friends.
Besides Sue, his loving wife of over 43 years, survivors include his mother, Betty J. Baker of Brookville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer Baker & Julie (David) Wynn all of Brookville, Indiana; two grandchildren, Aden & Alexis Wynn; one sister, two brothers and their spouses, Christy (Ron) Baker Alexander, Steve (Sandy) Baker of Oxford, Ohio, and Robin (Dave Radtke) Baker of Cincinnati, Ohio; a dear friend and colleague, Dustin Hill of Brookville, Indiana; as well as several nieces & nephews and many friends.
He was greeted in heaven by his father, Loren Baker; his brother Rick Baker, as well as his father-in-law, Jim Hunter.
Family & friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where Masonic Memorial Services will begin at 1:00 P.M..
Rev. Jay Barden will officiate the Funeral Services immediately following the Masonic Memorial Services on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial with Full Military Graveside Honors by the American Legion Post #77 will follow in Old Franklin Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fairfield Masonic Lodge #98. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Baker family, to sign the online guest book of send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .