Clarence Roy Baker, Jr. of St. James, Mo. passed away at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center  in Rolla, Mo. on February 2, 2016.  He was 75 years, 7 months and 29 days of age.

Clarence Baker, Jr. was born on  June 4, 1940 in Paragould, Arkansas to his parents: Clarence Roy and Dorothy Scott Baker.  Clarence Baker was united in marriage to Glenda Fern Hagood on May 25, 1957 in Mississippi.

Clarence Roy Baker, Jr. was a building trade person and did concrete work.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Clarence Baker is survived by two sons: Clarence Baker III and wife Bridgett of St. Louis, Mo. and Kennethe Dale Baker and wife Karen of St. James, Mo.; two daughters: Barbara Nanette Baker of Rolla, Mo.; Crystal Latricia Sheehy and husband Alan Sheehy of O'Fallon, Mo.; one brother: Dale Baker of Michigan and one sister: Polly (Baker) Greer of South Dakota.

Preceding Clarence Baker in death is his parents: Clarence Roy and Dorothy Scott Baker and his wife Glenda Baker on April 21, 2007.

Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.jonesfunerals.com.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.