Harold Richard Baker

Our beloved family member, Harold Richard Baker, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Joseph David Baker and Della Randolph Baker on June 17, 1943.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Margaret King Baker of the home; daughter, Krystal Bowen (John); son, Harold Richard Baker; daughter, Carolyn Brown (Chris); daughter, Anita Irene Huffseteller; daughter, Donna Upchurch (Eric); son, Richard Harold Baker; son, Robert Buren Hutchison; daughter-in-law-, Angela Butler Hutchson; son, Joseph Odelle Baker (Shelene); 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. One sister Sylvia Whitesides (Robert); 4 brothers, Roger Baker (Vicki), Fred Baker (Marie), Everette Baker (Angie) and JD Baker (Pat); numerous nieces and nephews.

For many years, he worked as a Mobile Home Mover. He loved life, his family, and motorcycles. He also loved to see others happy. If he thought you were hungry or thirsty he never failed to offer you whatever he had. He was always quick to help anyone anyway he could. He loved his "seniors" at church and loved his church, Lincolnton Church of God, dearly. He made others smile wherever he went .He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and his grandchildren play and feeding his doggies.  He never turned anyone away if he thought they were hungry or thirsty, and would share anything he had with you. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Lincolnton Church of God, 1435 Riverview Road, Hwy. 150 Lincolnton, NC 28092 with a Celebration of Life Service to follow.  

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the Baker family and friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com

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