Ronald Delano “Rink” Baker
Mr. Ronald Delano “Rink” Baker, age 89, of Covington, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, Low Moor. He was the husband of the late Alene Fortune Baker.
Mr. Baker was born July 13, 1934, in Alleghany County, the son of the late William Bruffy Baker and Audrey Bostic Baker. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. A lifetime resident of this community, Rink was employed as a storekeeper by Westvaco, Inc. where he retired after forty years of service. In his spare time. Mr. Baker enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, bowling and golfing. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Elks #1065, and the Covington Moose Lodge #610 L.O.O.M.
Mr. Baker is survived by his grandchildren, Terry Kinsey and wife, Anne of Covington, Ronnie Kinsey and wife, Christie of Covington, Mageara Cameron Spell and husband, David of California, Travis Long of California and Chris Long of Williamsburg; a number of great-grandchildren; stepson, Frank Long of Montana; special friend, Anne Reid; a brother, Harold Baker of Fallston, MD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Baker was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Christy Long Gibson; three brothers, William Hershel Baker, Omri Lee “Bo” Baker, James Robert “Bobby” Baker and three sisters, Norene Baker Humphries, Louise Baker Shephard and Mary Baker “Tootsie” Bennett.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Virgil Woodie officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be selected from members of his family who attend the service.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 7:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. at Loving Funeral Home.
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Clifton Forge Elks #1065, 306 E. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 or the Covington Moose Lodge #610, L.O.O.M. 414 Moose Park Road, Covington VA 24426.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mr. Baker’s memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
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