Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Murray-Weaver Funeral Home
Richard L. Baber, 84, of Walton, went home to be with the Lord at 2:56 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Northwoods Village in Kokomo. He was born December 2, 1939, in Peru, Indiana to William Gordon and Florence Marie (Storer) Baber. Richard was a farmer and teamster truck driver for 25 years. Richard married Judy K. Sprinkle on June 26, 1959, in Walton, Indiana and she survives.
Surviving family include his wife Judy K. Baber of Walton; his children, William “Bill” and wife Susan; Roger C. and wife Lynette Baber both of Galveston, Indiana and Zane and wife Loretta Baber of Alabama. Surviving grandchildren are Matthew and wife Haley Baber; Leandra and husband Samuel Drummy; Natalie and husband Jimmy Hackett; Ashley and husband Bradley Dickison; Ethan and wife Allie Baber, Evan and wife Jordan Baber; and Evie Baber. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren: one brother, Joe and wife Judy Baber, and sister, Barbara.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow in the Walton IOOF Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Sean Cooper officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request’s donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Richard’s memory.
Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com