Charles Randall Baker

Mr. Charles Randall Baker, age 79 of Cobden, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. Charles was born May 2, 1938 in Fairplay Community, KY the son of Harvey Jessie and Eva Leen (Spoon) Baker. He married Bessie Irene Sorrels on July 26, 1958 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on January 19, 2010. Charles is survived by his step son, Ermal (Cami) Sorrels of Jonesboro; son, Charles J. Baker of Cobden; daughter, Jane N.L. Baker of Cobden; granddaughter, Shonda Sorrels of Godfrey; brother, H.C. Baker of South Elgin; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bessie Irene (Sorrels) Baker; four sisters, Evelyn Campbell, Flossie Nelson, Dorothy Morrison and Minnie Baker; three brothers, Vicki Lynn Baker, Johnny Louis Baker and Stanford Jessie Baker. Charles loved gardening and farming. He had a pet cat that he enjoyed spending time with. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Alto Pass Cemetery with Pastor Robert Gray officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. and until the service hour at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made the Alto Pass Cemetery Maintenance Fund. Memorial Envelopes will be available at the cemetery. Visitation Service Monday, August 14, 2017,10:30AM-11:00AM Alto Pass Cemetery Rt. 127 North Cemetery Service Monday, August 14, 2017,11:00AM Alto Pass Cemetery Rt. 127 North Alto Pass, Illinois 62905