Donald Baker

Donald Hamilton Baker of Lancaster, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by his family ending a wonderful life well lived. He was 91 years old, born in Sweet Springs, WV but lived most of his life in Covington, VA. In 2019, he and his wife moved to South Carolina to be closer to their children.

Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Gaylor Baker of 68 years and their children; daughter, Dana Baker of Lancaster, SC and son Michael Baker (Matt Knox) of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Campbell of Union, WV and Doris Rowan (John) of Toledo, OH and a brother, Bob Baker (Janet) of Covington, VA and a host of nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Schumaker Baker and his father, Russell Hamilton Baker, and a sister, Betty A. Baker.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Mountain View Cemetery in Sweet Springs, WV, with Jamie Bibee Lloyd and Linda Trumbo officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Van Wyck Presbyterian Church, PO Box 68, Van Wyck, SC 29744 or to Via Health Partners Palmetto Region-Fort Mill, 1061 Red Ventures Drive, Suite 130, Fort Mill, SC 29707.

The family would like to thank Via Health Partners (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region), especially Sam, Melissa, Nicole and Star for the care they provided the past four months, and to Senior Helpers, especially Mary and Brie for their attentive care.