Harry “Sonny” David Baker Jr. (1945 – 2022)

Harry “Sonny” David Baker Jr., 77, passed away May 12, 2022, in his home, accompanied by loved ones.

Harry “Sonny” David Baker Jr.

He was born April 10, 1945, in Waterford, Virginia to the late Harry David and Pearl Lee. Raised in Loudoun County, he spent much of his life on the dairy farm, Fairdoun, which he loved so much.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Eula “Beth” Elizabeth Baker; brother, Harold Baker and sister, Georgia Simpson.

Sonny took great pride in his friends and family. He was employed with Asplundh Tree Expert Company for 47 years, missing only 10 days during his entire career.

General Forman, Mark Kisner, will lead a crew from Asplundh as pallbearers. Sonny was also a former member of the Catlett Volunteer Fire Company.

Survivors include his two sons, Larry David (Paige) and Russell Benton (Tracy); two sisters, Nancy Huff and Lula Townsen; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on May 17, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the Furnace Mountain Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.