Johnny Eugene "Gene" Baker, Sr.

Mr. Johnny Eugene "Gene" Baker, Sr., 82, of Twin City, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Baker was born on February 7, 1944, to the late Johnny Baker and Pauline Williams Baker. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Cathleen Nichols, Toby Martin, Bobbie Moore, and Billie Tucker.

Survivors include his beloved wife of sixty-three years, Louise B. Baker, his children Johnny Baker (Sharmon) of Twin City, Tim Baker of Statesboro, Tracie Johnson (Jamie) of Twin City, his grandchildren, Rose Baker, J.T. Baker, Brianna Johnson, Ava Johnson, and Carrie Johnson, all of Twin City, a brother, Robert Baker, and sister, Linda Faye Rich (Kenny), both of Twin City.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11am at Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow in Old Canoochee Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Baker, J.T. Baker, Bit Nichols, Stevbo Moore, Jamie Blackwell, and Mark Roundtree.

The Baker family would like to express their profound gratitude to the staff of Pruitt Hospice for their exceptional care of Mr. Johnny, especially Robyn Cumbee and Betty Robinson.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Johnny Eugene "Gene" Baker, Sr., 82, of Twin City.