George Bowman Baker

George, age 33, rested from his labors and entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1986 in Baton Rouge, LA. George was a lifelong resident of Albany, LA. He was also a dedicated member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family. George absolutely loved being a father to his daughter Harper, who was his world. He was a brilliant man and always kept a smile on his face. George enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. After serving in the United States Marines, George found his calling in law enforcement. He worked at the Greensburg Police Department and the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office. George was also a volunteer with the Livingston Parish District 11 Fire Department. On November 5, 2017, George graduated from Louisiana State Police Academy, Cadet Class 97, and became a Louisiana State Trooper. He was a very generous, selfless, and loving person, always there to provide love and support to his family and friends. His generosity and loving spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Heather Baker; daughter, Harper Baker; parents, George and Audette Baker; sisters, Christina Smith (Austin) and Stephanie Smith (Dwayne); grandmother, Bobbie Baker; In-Laws, Holly and Douglas Gildig, Glenn and Alisa Gandolfo; brother-in-law, Dawson Gildig; sisters-in-law, Raven Gandolfo and Sarah Gandolfo; numerous aunts, uncles, and friends; and, K-9 Gundy. George is preceded in death by his grandparents, William Bowman Baker, John D. Hodges, and Margurette Hodges. Trooper George Baker will be laid to rest Thursday following a private memorial service for his family, Louisiana State Police troopers and uniformed law enforcement colleagues at 10:30 a.m. at Southeastern's University Center in Hammond. All attendees will be screened with temperature checks and the use of masks and social distancing between family units will be strongly encouraged. The service will be closed to the public, but a live stream link will be available at www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice. Law enforcement agencies are invited to participate in the procession from the University Center to the Lighthouse Baptist Church. The public is invited to show support for Trooper Baker and his family by lining the procession route. The procession start time is tentatively set for 12:15 p.m. State police will provide updates on social media. See www.latroopers.org for information about providing donations for the family via the Louisiana Troopers Charities – Trooper Baker.

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George Bowman Baker

October 1, 1986 - May 24, 2020