BAKER, RICHARD SR., 51, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his children, Richard Baker Jr. (Janine), Matt Baker, Joanie Carter (Shannon), and Rebecca Beard (Rufus); a brother, Danny Baker; four sisters, Dorothy Taulbee, Brenda Baker, Monica Burkhart, and Tina Scott; and 12 grandchildren. His funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Arch Heady Westport Road with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be given to his family.