William Leroy Baker Obituary
The memory of William Leroy Baker of Pekin, Illinois, who passed away on July 27, 2024 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William R. Baker and Della Baker (Taylor); his grandparents, Emmanuel and Mary Taylor; his daughter Kimberly Williams; and his sister Judith Presley.
He is survived by: his daughter Kathi Thomas (Troy) of Pekin; his son-in-law Wes Williams of Milton, Florida; his grandchildren, Karson Thomas of West Dundee, Keagan Thomas of Pekin, Stephanie Smith (Dan) of Peoria and Shelby Hickam (Shane) of East Peoria; his great grandchildren, Jacob, Benjamin, Adelyn and Lyla; his niece Charlene Devine of Fort Myers; and his nephew Gary Presley (Susan) of Dixon.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Johns (Sand Prairie) Lutheran Church, 13443 Townline Road, Green Valley, Illinois 61534 or Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 3201 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
