G. Melvin Baker, 97, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on Saturday, April 19, 1924 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Roy and Pearl (Barnes) Baker.
Melvin was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church, having served as a board member for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret M. Baker; one son, Jerry M. Baker; and one granddaughter, Stephanie L. Baker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Glenn Baker, Robert L. Baker, and Rev. Paul B. Baker; and one sister, Winona Strike.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church with The Rev. Garry L. Culler officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. A viewing will be held the evening before on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.