In Remembrance Of
Gordon “Sonny” Baker
Gordon Harold Baker, Jr., “Sonny” 88, of Platte City, MO passed away September 2, 2025.
He was born on January 26, 1937, to Gordon Harold Baker, Sr., and Verda Mae (Porter) Baker in Platte City, MO where he grew up and graduated from High School in 1955.
On October 6, 1957, he was united in marriage to Carloyn June White. After their marriage they lived in rural Platte City, MO on the farm where they raised their family and made their home. Carolyn passed away on May 3, 2024.
Sonny purchased his first farm when he was 14 years old and was a lifelong farmer. Soon after the purchase of his farm, he traded his saxophone in for his first car. His son Curtis joined Sonny working on the farm where he was employed for over 45 years.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Platte City, the Jaycees, and the Lions Club. He was also a past chairman and served on the ASCS Board for several years. Sonny enjoyed spending time whenever he could with his family and loved getting to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taking them on rides on the combine or tractor. He also enjoyed fishing, frequenting local establishments and visiting with his many, many friends.
Sonny was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Baker and his parents Gordon and Verda Baker.
He is survived by his children Harold Baker and wife Julie, Lori Sherry and husband Devin, and Curtis Baker; grandchildren Chris Mackey, Danny (Jen) Mackey, Brandon (Kaitlyn) Sherry, and Kaleb (Christina) Sherry; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many, many friends.
Visitation 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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Service Details
1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
12:00-1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
Comments & condolences
15 comments
Gina Fox
I Know God Needed Folks To Care For His Earth And
He Chose “Gordon Baker”
‘Cause God Knew His True Worth
Farming Was Not Just A Job;
To Gordon It Was Joy A Way Of Life.
He Was A True Friend For 75 Years To My Husband Lowell Fox.
He Harvested Our Farm For 45 Years. It Wasn’t Just A Harvest It Was A
Culmination; It Was A Celebration, It Was A Week Of Harvest Of Joy, Pride, Integrity, And Pleasure
A Life Well Lived Is A Precious Gift, Of Hope, Strength And Grace, Someone Who Made His Living, In Gods Good Earth.
Gordon’s Life Well Lived In
This Community Will Be Remembered Of His Joy, Pride,Integrity, Respect
And Pleasure,With Lasting Memories.
Goodbye Feels Heavy, His Legacy Will Be Cherished His Friendship And Kindness.forever A Treasure
With Great Respect
Gina Fox
Bud and Mary Mcmillian
Sonny was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We share in your loss and are thinking of all his family. With deepest sympathy, Bud and Mary Mcmillian
Ned and Aletha Kay Offutt
Sonny was great person. He was part of our family on the Offutt side. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family..
Mark Harris
Gordon was the best neighbor and friend a person could ask for. If anyone needed help all you had to do was ask. We will miss him.
Grundy Newton
Sonny was a life-long friend. He always had a good story, had a dry wit, and was fun to be around. He will be missed! Rest in peace Sonny.
Danny Judy sr
Gordon Sonny Baker was my neighbor and good friend for 45 years.He will be missed. I’m truly sorry to hear of his passing.
Meredith A Domann
Mr. Baker and his wife were our neighbors for 22 yrs. very nice and always helpful.
They will be missed in Platte City.
May you find comfort in all the good they left behind.
🙏
Meredith Domann
Baker rd.
The Wheeler Family
Our condolences for your loss.
Our Family lived at Bean Lake and knew Gordon and his father Gordon Sr. They were both outstanding gentlemen and farmers. from the Burl Steven and Karen Wheeler family. Karen, James and Michael.
Mark Hershley
you will be missed sonny you was great friend
Randy and Judy Cannon
Sorry to hear about Sonny he was always a good friend and great neighbor.
Stacey Eacret Masoner
Prayers to the family. He was a really great man. I remember him growing up. He will be missed. My heart goes out to you all.
Pami from Rapidos
Mr. Baker was such a good kind man. He was always a good time! He will be missed!
Bill and Jo Karen Brown
Sonny was a very long time friend. Always helpful in any situation and friend of so many.
Chanda Clough
So many great times with Gordon in Platte City back in the day. He was a wonderful, wonderful man who will be dearly missed by all. Prayers for comfort being said for his beloved family.
Ronald L Miller
You will be missed Gordon! Your memory will be a blessing to everyone!