Clarence Baker, Sr., 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 2:54 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at his daughters home in Benton, KY.

He was born on October 30, 1921 in Hanson, KY to the late Andrew Thomas Baker and Elizabeth Watson Baker. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during WWII and was a Bronze Star recipient. He was retired as a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company and was a member of Hanson Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over thirty years.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Victoria Baker; his son, Clarence Baker, Jr.; and his daughters, Carolyn Renfro and Jere Ruth Baker.

He is survived by four daughters, Linda Nix of Benton, Janice Winstead of Hanson, KY, Joan Legate of Madisonville and Connie Stringfield of Madisonville; two sons, Tom (Darla) Baker of Madisonville and Rob Baker of North Carolina; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Olive Branch Church Cemetery in Hanson, KY with David Branson and Mark Masterson assisting. Burial to follow.

There will be no visitation. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite children's charity.