Former Bluffton resident and Bluffton High School graduate, Charles Allen Baker, 72, of Millville, Ohio, died at his home on Aug. 24, 2019. He was born Dec. 1, 1946.
He married Carla Lind on Aug. 23 1969, and she survives.
Also surviving are children, Jennifer (Baker) Willoughby and Nicholas Baker, son-in-law, Ken Willoughby, granddaughter, Adison Willoughby, and siblings, Anita (Baker) Ryan, Elaine Baker, Keith Baker, Margaret (Baker) Mann and Mary Jane (Baker) Gavin.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Arden and Jane (Miller) Baker.
A private family service will be held at the Dayton National Veterans Cemetery.
He had served as a neuropsychiatric specialist at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, for service members coming back from Vietnam. Upon completion of his military service, he completed a master’s degree at Miami University (Ohio), where he changed his focus to business. After completing an MBA, he worked for the Zero-Breese Co., Cincinnati, finishing his career with the Molloy Roofing Co.
He was a member of McGonigle Millville United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to McGonigle Millville United Methodist Church’s “Love Offering,” which provides assistance to persons in need within the community. The address is 2370 Lanes Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013.
Arrangements are handled by Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Road, State Route 128, Ross, Ohio 45014.
