Roy T. Baker

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Roy T. Baker will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00PM. Location: Fountain Grove AME Church 2137 Asbell Road – McIntyre, Georgia. Presiding Elder Reverend Kimberly McMichael will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow at Lewis Family Cemetery 134 Dedrick Road – Irwinton, Georgia.

With a heart full of love and a life well-lived, Roy Terino Baker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, transitioned on February 4, 2025. Born on March 17, 1961, he was the son of Helen V. Baker Curry and Edward Jones Sr. He was lovingly raised by the late Harvey Curry Sr. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Curry and Harvey Curry Jr.

Roy was a man who embraced life with joy, warmth, and a spirit of adventure. A proud Wilkinson County High School Class of 1980 graduate, he spent most of his life in Wilkinson County, always surrounded by family and friends. He worked for a short time at Engelhard and various other jobs in Central GA.

On March 20, 1982, he married his best friend and love of his life, Terresia Snead, and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. Their union was blessed with three incredible girls.

Roy leaves behind to cherish his memory of his devoted wife of 42 years, Terresia Baker; his loving mother, Helen V. Curry of Irwinton, GA; and his father, Edward Jones Sr. of Atlanta, GA. His legacy lives on through his children: U.S. Army Warrant Officer LaTrese Baker-Griffis (Damon) of Chester, VA, Brittany Baker Shinholster (Rafael) of LaFayette, IN, and Rae’van Baker (fiancée Dakota) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

He was a proud grandfather to Jaida and Dante’ Griffis of Chester, VA, and Saniya, Elijah, and Jaxon Shinholster of LaFayette, IN.

Roy is also survived by his siblings, Terry Ann Curry of Irwinton, GA, and Rico Curry of Edisto Island, SC. His memory is cherished by his aunts: Mother Clara Edmond of McIntyre, GA, Pat Williams and Deloris Wiggins both of Irwinton, GA; and his uncles: Bernard Hughes (Lolita) and Teroy Scott both of Irwinton, GA.

He is also remembered by his paternal siblings: Charlotte Davis (Roger), Edward Jones Jr., Paul Myrick (Sharon), and Angela Archer (Ronnie).

As well as his in-laws, who became true brothers and sisters in his life’s journey: include brother-in-law Eddie Louis Snead (Carolyn) and sisters-in-law Marilyn Mallory, Angela Carswell (Charles), and Deborah Harden (Michael).

He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends who adored him. As we celebrate his remarkable life, we find comfort in knowing that his spirit lives on in every memory, every song, and every moment of joy we shared with him.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, February 7, 2025, from 11:00-7:00PM at the funeral home.

Wilkinson County Memorial Chapel – Irwinton has charge of arrangements.