Lloyd J. Baker

April 16, 1934 - December 1, 2016

Lloyd J. Baker, 82, of Damascus, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a life long resident of Washington County, VA and was a son of the late David Baker and Addie Baker Fenner; and his step-father, Arthur Fenner; In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Baker, Bill Baker, Jim Baker, and Jones Baker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Columbus McKinnon Corporation in Damascus. He was a 50 year plus member of the Liberty Hall Masonic Lodge No. 104 and also a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Kathryn Baker; three daughters, Millie Thompson and her husband, Larry, Sandy Sullivan and her husband, James, and Karen Jones and her husband, Michael, all of Damascus, VA; six grandchildren, Kristen Watson and her husband, Travis, Justin Thompson and his wife, Kat, Kaylen Sullivan, Logan Sullivan, Alexis Jones, and Taylor Jones; two great granddaughters, Mia Thompson and Layla Watson; one sister, Ellen Smith of Damascus, VA; one brother, John Baker of Damascus, VA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, December 5, 2016 at Garrett Funeral Home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by the Liberty Hall Masonic Lodge No. 104 at 7:00 PM Monday, December 5, 2016 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Baker and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.