Charles Allen Baker Palatka, Florida Obituary

Charles Allen Baker

Charles Allen “Chuck” Baker, 59, of Satsuma, passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Putnam Community Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Chuck was a 1978 graduate of Palatka High School where he was a member of the baseball team. He began working at Central States Bag Factory in Palatka and then moved to Bristol, TN where he worked until returning to Putnam County to work at Georgia Pacific. Chuck worked 15 years to the day at GP. He was a member of Peniel Baptist Church. Chuck enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, the outdoors, his beagles and was an avid Gator fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dale Baker. Chuck is survived by his wife of 5 years, Helen Baker of Satsuma, his father, Charles Baker of Palatka, 2 step-sons, Shane Weeks of San Mateo and Jeremiah Weeks (Tracy) of Satsuma, a brother, Steve Baker of Palatka, 5 grandchildren, Westen Weeks, Taylor Weeks, Ruby Weeks, Kamryn Brown and Joseph Weeks and a niece, Sydney Shea Baker. Due to the Covid- 19 virus, memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to the Peniel Baptist Church (Bus fund for Seniors), 5227 Silver Lake Dr., Palatka, FL 32177. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Chuck’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
October 30, 1960 - March 28, 202010/30/196003/28/2020
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Dwain Powell
April 4, 2020
So sorry to hear the sad news, thoughts and prayers for all the family.

Dwain and Amy Powell
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Sandra Merwin
April 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Chuck grew up next to our family. He and my kids went to school together for years. He will be greatly missed. Keeping Charlie, Steve, Helen and Sydney in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Sherer
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Sandra Merwin
April 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Chuck was someone who grew up next to my family's place. We went to school together, he was my brothers age. Boy do I remember all those times riding the bus to go to school. Chuck will be greatly missed. Keeping Helen, Charlie, Steve and Syd... Continue Reading
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Ginger Nair
April 1, 2020
My friend from high school. Thoughts and prayers for Mr. Baker and Chuck’s family.