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Edgar Matt Baker

May 8, 1930 — November 1, 2014

Mr. Edgar Matt Baker, age 84 of Owls Nest Road, Hyden, Kentucky, departed this walk of life on Saturday, November 01, 2014 at his residence. Edgar was born May 08, 1930 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Daniel "Boone" Baker and the late Oda Keen Baker. Edger was a United State Army Veteran, having served honorably in the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Buckhorn, KY. Edgar was a successful entrepreneur. He was the owner and operator of the Skyline Cab Company, IGA Grocery Store, C&M Merchandise, Giovanni's Pizza, and The Nest. He was also a former mine owner and operator in Monticello, Kentucky. Edgar was an avid Poker Card player. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by: two sons: Jimmy Baker and Johnny Ray Baker; one brother: Ray Baker.

Edgar leaves surviving, his loving and devoted wife, Helen Roberts Baker of Hyden, KY; one son: Randy Baker of Hyden, KY; six sisters-in-law: Ailene Baker of New Lebanon, OH, Oleen McKnight (Ellis) of Viper, KY, Tonya Sheroan of Manchester, KY, Tammy Carmack (Joe) of Owenton, KY, Lina Bailey of Arkansas, and Monica Stamper (Roby) of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers-in-law: Davis Brock (Melissa) of Indianapolis, IN, Fred Roberts, Jr. (Maggie) of Owenton, KY; father-in-law: Fred Roberts of Hyden, KY; mother-in-law: Virginia Howard Cox of Hyden, KY: beloved grandchildren: Andrea Baker, Ashleigh Baker, Jordon Baker, and Melissa Tackett. A host of other cherished family and friends also survive his passing.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Wolfe and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Wolfe Officiating. Burial will follow in the Will Roberts Cemetery in Hyden, Kentucky. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 9:00 p.m..

Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home in Charge.


Cemetery Details

Will Roberts Cemetery
Owls Nest Road
Hyden, KY,

Visitation

NOV 3. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home

23185 Highway 421

Hyden, KY, US, 41749

wsfh@tds.net

http://wolfeandsonsfh.com/

Service

NOV 4. 01:00 PM

Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home

23185 Highway 421

Hyden, KY, US, 41749

wsfh@tds.net

http://wolfeandsonsfh.com/

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