Thomas Preston Baker

Thomas Preston Baker of Aberdeen, MD died January 28, 2009 at his home. He was 66. Born and raised in Aberdeen, MD he was the son of the late John Thomas and Myrtle Louise Baker and was the husband of Edith Marie Baker. Mr. Thomas Baker served in the Army from 1962-1965 and was a Nursing Assistant at Perry Point VAMC in Perryville from 1966-1989. He was a member of Carsins Run Baptist Church for 20 years. He was dedicated to his wife, children and church. In his spare time he loved making bird houses and whirly wigs. In addition to his wife Mr. Baker is survived by four daughters; Dawn M. Harris of Belcamp, Tammie L. Mills of Aberdeen, Monica R. Ward of Aberdeen, and Sonia D. Shepherd of Bel Air; he is also survived by four sisters; Barbara Ball of Aberdeen, Jeanie Mayfield of Havre de Grace, Linda Domby of Abingdon, and Donna Baker of Aberdeen; one brother, Richard Baker of Havre de Grace; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In Addition to his parents he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Alicia J. Harris, and nephew Joel Younce. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on Sunday, February 1 from 1-3 and 6-8pm. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 2 at 10:00am at Carsins Run Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Wright officiating. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Lewis Ward, Lou Harris, Will Shepherd, David Parks, Jeff Ball, and Robert Mills. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001