Roy Lee Baker, 95 of Shipman, died at Heritage Health of Staunton on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 2:45 a.m. He was born on April 1, 1928, in Shipman to George L. Baker and Eva Smith Baker.
He married Audrey Irene (Smithpott) Baker. He was a farmer and a self taught machinist. Roy enjoyed toy making, casting, coin collecting and toy collecting.
He is survived by his children, Gerald (Mina) Baker of Shipman, Dennis (Sonja) Baker of Plainview, Kenneth (Grace) Baker of Bethalto, Darrell (Cindy) Baker of Shipman, and Faye Knoche of Staunton; grandchildren, Monica (Richard) Sawyer, Tina (Jeff) Gibson, Denise (Gene) Seal, Matthew (Nicki) Baker, Joel Baker, Joshua (Julie) Baker, Jeremiah Baker, Natasha (Rob Cryer) Knoche, Alex (fiancée, Ashley Brim) Knoche, Joshua (Carissa) Meyer, Dan (Renee) Meyer, and Cody (Kelly) Meyer; great-grandchildren, Shelbey (Matt) Garber, Connor (friend, Gabe) Sawyer, Lynsey (fiancé, Cody Hallstead) Gibson, Owen Seal, Trevor Seal, Maddy Seal, Brynn Baker, Jaydon Baker, Weston Baker, Wyatt Baker, Adeline Baker, Alyssa Meyer, Kaleb Meyer, Sadie Meyer, Hunter Meyer, Bree Burch, and Summer Jeffrey; expecting great grandchild, Ava Lee Cryer; brother, Dan Baker of Shipman; and sisters, Geneva Quirk of Shipman, Georgia Bray of Shipman, and Darlene (Lester) Large of Bunker Hill.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; daughter, Cheryl Baker; and brothers, Henry Baker, Lloyd Baker, Guy Baker, and Robert Baker.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Shipman Area Park Association. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.