Compiled by Jeremy Baker

Published in Charlotte Observer on Apr. 23, 2015 Donald Paul Baker, Jr. CHARLOTTE - Donald Paul Baker, Jr. passed away on April 20, 2015. He was surrounded by his family, and under the care of Hospice. Don expressed his love for the Lord by his devotion to his family and friends, and in his work at OLA Catholic School, where he was employed for twenty-two years. Don was a Third Order Fransciscan. He lived his life, as did St. Francis, in the search for union with Christ through faith. Don is survived by Aggie, his wife of forty-three years; sons, Joshua (Karen), Jeremy (April), Zachary; grandchildren, Katie, Justin and Alyssa; and sister, Patricia Forbes (David). Don was predeceased by his parents, Don Baker, Sr. and Arline Baker, and son Nicholas. Memorial Mass at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2015, at St. Ann Catholic Church. The family would like to thank Carolinas Medical Center, Levine Cancer Institute, and Hospice of Charlotte for their commitment to the care of Don.