Dr. Roger Elwood Baker

Dr. Roger Elwood Baker, 99, of Colfax, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at River Landing.

He was in general practice in the Columbus, OH area 1950 – 1993.  He lived there until he retired to Greensboro, NC in 1997.  He was Chief of Staff at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus for a term; where he probably delivered close to 1200 babies over his career.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harriet and Ralph Baker, sister, Beverly, brother Bob and daughter, Anita.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years of marriage, Nancy Hanks Baker of Colfax and daughters, Beverly of Greensboro, Cynthia of Beaufort, SC and Connie of Boston, MA, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Roger was a veteran of the Korean War.  He began his service with the Air Force and later transferred to the Army and was stationed in the Philippines.  Upon his discharge he earned his medical degree as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, now AT Still University in Kirksville, Missouri.

He was a longtime member of First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio and served on the Board of Deacons.  He loved his growing family, the game of golf and his Ohio State Buckeyes!  His dry sense of humor and his compassionate care of his patients, friends and family will be sorely missed.  They simply don’t make them like Roger Baker anymore.

A private family inurnment will be held in Ohio.

Wright Funerals, High Point is in charge of arrangements.