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Preston Gordon Baker
Born: 11/23/1953
Died: 2/8/2022
Age: 68
Community: Waycross, GA
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Mr. Preston Gordon Baker was born November 23, 1953, in New York City. Gordon was the eighth child born to Alphonso and Barnledo Baker.
Gordon started his early education in the New York City Public School System. He relocated with his family to Flint, Michigan where he graduated from Southwestern High School. Gordon moved back to New York after graduation and worked at Harlem Hospital. After enjoying his adult life in the Big Apple, Gordon once again moved back to Michigan where he was hired at General Motors. After working at GM for several years Gordon decided to take the buyout and later became a certified CNA. Gordon worked as a CNA in both Michigan and later in Georgia where he resided for the latter part of his life.
Gordon met and married Mabalena Lincoln Baker with whom he has spent the last 5 years. Mabalena was his rock, companion, and caregiver throughout his illness. Gordon accepted Christ and attended Faith of God Holiness Church faithfully with Mabalena.
Gordon loved cooking everything, but for sure spaghetti and fried liver were two of his specialties. He loved singing, it was normal to see him singing while holding a broom or TV antenna for a microphone. He would say, “I should have been one of the Temptations instead of “David Ruffin.”
Gordon passed away February 8, 2022, in Waycross Georgia. He is preceded in death by his father Alphonso, his mother Barnledo, 2 brothers Sonny and Cornelius, sister Jearldiner (Red), nephews Fernando Baker, Derrico Miller, and ex-wife Beverly Baker.
Gordon leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mabelena of Waycross Georgia, 3 sons- Corey Baker, Jabrell Baker of Flint, Mi., and stepson Quincey (Kizzy)Sherman of Mississippi, grandsons - Cameron Baker, Jah'Corey Baker, Tiairis Baker, Decineo Baker, and Deandre Hicks, granddaughters - Alyssa Hicks, Alayah Hicks, Haniya Baker, and Beautifull Baker, brother Alfonso Baker, sisters Pearlie Christine (Junior) Ward, Barnledo Bryson, Josephine Randall, sister in-law Carolyn Baker, uncles Melvin (Rachel) of New York and Isaiah Moody of Waycross Georgia, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, as well as other family and friends.
The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation for every act of kindness, every thought, every prayer we have experienced at this time. |
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Legacy Funeral Chapel
2518 Delaware Ave
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