William Ottis Baker, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2016.

He was born in Rowland, North Carolina. After retiring from Wrenn Bros., Inc, Greenville, South Carolina in December 1980, he moved to Melbourne, Florida where he founded and owned A-1 Tractor & Mower, retiring in December 2000. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and was a member of The Harbor City Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by parents John Ottis and Lillian Baker, and brothers John and Edward Baker. He is survived by his wife Alma Lee of 57 years; his daughter Lori and devoted son-in-law Michael Starr; son David Keith Baker, (Tasha) of Anderson, South Carolina; grandchildren Brooklyn Nicole and Caleb David Baker of Anderson, South Carolina.

William's final resting place will be at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery with a memorial service to be determined at a later date.

Donations may be made to:
William Childs Hospice House
381 Medplex Pkwy
Palm Bay, FL 32907

or to the

Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301