Charles “Chuck” Edward Baker, 62, of Orlando, Florida, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2019. He was born to Dick & Beverly “Granny” Baker on December 25, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Baker is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers David, Robert, and Thomas Baker. He is survived by his loving wife Jade D. (Lang); daughter Carol McDermott (Russell); grandchildren Mykaela Worden, Jeffrey Worden, and Elena McDermott; brother Richard Baker (Maggie); brother-in-law Dayton Lang (Peggy); Aunt Betty Finn; cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baker’s family moved to Orlando in 1960. He grew up in his father’s auto mechanic shop and loved all things related to cars, especially the classics. He and his wife participated in many car shows with their classic ’55 Chevy pick-up, ’72 Chevelle and ’81 Z28. These cars also cruised the brick streets of Old Town, Kissimmee, in the Friday and Saturday Night Cruises with Cruise Master, Michael T. When he wasn’t driving, he was restoring and maintaining their current rides.
He was an active, faithful member of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Orlando and was Jr. Warden on several vestries. He served the Lord in many capacities, but especially loved being an usher; working in the Food Pantry ministry; Memorial Garden ministry and using his mechanical gifts wherever necessary.
Chuck greeted everyone with a beautiful smile and never met a stranger! He loved his family and friends, and will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. The Rev. Dr. Edward A. Weiss will officiate Chuck’s Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, October 5 th , 2019, at 1:00p, at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 26 Willow Drive, Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Christ the King Family Fund will be greatly appreciated.