James Oscar Baker

James Oscar Baker of Saint Peters, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2018, at the age of 66. Loving husband of Rita Jo Baker (nee Hanes); cherished son of Theresa Gay (nee Eddington) and the late Warren Baker; devoted father to Jim Baker, Joshua (Becca) Baker; Jesse (Ashley Cox) Baker; Raina (Jason) Dodge; Christie (JP) Vick; Antoinette (Lee Moorman) Rugh; Cole Rugh; and Immajen (Colin) O’Grady.

James was the proud and loving Papa of Ashleigh, Michael, Daniel, Lucas, Avabelle, Beckham, Ryder, Jerzy, Vesper, Ronen, Chase, Reed, Aiden, Corbin, Judah, Aysa, Dasan, Baysil, and Ezra. He was also the dear brother of Mary, Gina, Patty, Chris, and Warren Eddie.

James honorably and proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He was a faithful, long time member of Grace Church, and was a skilled Master Carpenter in woodworking. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching movies and sports, and especially cheering on the STL Cardinals & Green Bay Packers. James had an interest in law and politics, and at one time ran for a seat in Congress. Most of all, James enjoyed teaching the Bible and serving others through church ministries. He was greatly loved by his family and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Memorials may be made to The Crossing Church Advent Conspiracy Project to support establishing wells and clean drinking water for third world countries.