John J. Baker, Sr

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Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Friday, January 20, 2023
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Saturday, January 21, 2023
3:00 PM

John J. Baker, Sr

of Saint Joe, AR

February 17, 1940 - January 11, 2023

Our hard-working, no-nonsense, creative, smart, and witty husband, father, and grandfather left his earthly body behind on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was undoubtedly greeted by his mother, Carrie Fola Baker; his father, Ernest J. Schorghofer; his step-father, Elmer E Baker; and his brothers, Joseph Jack Schorghofer and James Allen Baker. He was born on February 17, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He leaves behind his bride of 50 years, Cynthia S. Baker; two sons, Dennis Baker (Laura) and John J. Baker, Jr (Ladonna); two daughters, Dallasandra Baker and Jennifer Baker Dill (Matthew); one sister, Linda Mae Richardson (Tom); one sister-in-law, Laurie Schorghofer; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

John spent his early years working on or with anything that had a motor. If it made a noise or it was broken, he could fix it. He was a machinist by trade and did so while he served in the Navy. He was a self-taught guitarist and could play just about anything he heard. He learned to play by ear and continued to do it until his fingers wouldn't allow him to.

John was a talented artist and drew, with incredible accuracy, houses, cars, dinosaurs, trains, and airplanes, diagrams of things he would later craft with his bare hands and some raw materials. If he could dream it, he could make it. He took up writing and wrote short stories and even an entire book. He would write congressmen, editors, and anyone to whom he had something to say.

He was a strong conservative with Christian values and wasn't afraid to stand his ground. He always did what was right and expected that of those around him. He had the best stories and was (arguably) the OG of dad jokes. There wasn't a pun that was too corny for him.


Visitation was Friday, January 20, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

The memorial service was Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers were John's grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Fred Fredlund, Mike Fournier, Jim Adams, and the staff at the Leslie Clinic.

While we are deeply saddened by his departure, we find comfort in knowing that he has been made whole again. Until we see you again, daddy.

Love, us.


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LaRenda Nelson-Hawkins
Metropolis, IL
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Saturday, January 21, 2023

I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of Johnny Joe. He will be forever missed. Please accept my sincere condolences. Prayers and Hugs.

Laurie Schorghofer
Pyatt, AR
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Thursday, January 19, 2023

So very glad I was able to know you and spend some time with you Brother N Law. You will be missed! Love ya and give Joe a hug for me please. Prayers to my family in this time of need.

Rosalee Castro
Springdale, AR
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Papi will be missed he was a very good person, nice to talk to. I really missed him at Christmas. Love and prayers for the family.

Mark Aleman
Steger, IL
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

John was a great, hardworking man and a great father. I am very glad to have had John as part of the family.

Mike and Annie Fournier
Peel, AR
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Cindy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. John was Mike’s mentor in the American Flyer World! Mike is ever so thankful for all he learned from John…very smart, kind and patient friend. John, you will be missed.

Penny Alexander
Saguache, CO
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Uncle John was a great man he'll be missed

Jim Adams
Western Grove, AR
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023