Obituary of George H. Baker III
George H. Baker III, 77, of Amsterdam, passed away on December 19, 2020 at the E.L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility.
Born in Amsterdam on September 13, 1943 a son of the late George H. and Lessie Trivitt Baker II. He was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.
George was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War in the 72nd Armor and 2nd Infantry Division. After serving he worked for Chesapeake Paper in Scotia for over 30 years.
He enjoyed working on cars, woodworking and drawing. Above all, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He married Judy Brownell Baker on October 9, 2004. They were together 25 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Kelly and Lester Vickers, Gina and Ryan Sowle, Dawn Baker, Shawn Merendo (Cristy) and Mary Jo Denoyell. Step-children, Richard and Sheree Kretser, Tina and Howard Constantine, Bradley Kretser, and Kelly Kretser (Adrian). He has 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Beside his parents George is also predeceased by his mother-in-law, Shirley, sister- in-law, Cheryl , brother- in law, Thomas and granddaughter, Katarina.
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, Services will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of the Betz, Rossi and Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010.
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