Robert William Baker, 88, of Markleton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home. He was born December 24, 1927 in Acosta and grew up in Markleton, a son of Lester and Blanche (Knopsnyder) Baker. His parents and brothers, Kenneth and Roy preceded him in death. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 70 years, Betty Jean (King) and sons, Douglas and wife, Myra, Everett, Larry and wife, Ronda and Darwin and wife, Cindy and brothers, Donald and wife, Lois and M. Dale and wife, Eileen, all of Markleton; grandchildren, Kimberly Schmuck and husband, Steve, Jill Peck and husband, Jeremy, Sarah Sechler and husband, Jeremy, Matthew Baker and wife, Heather, and Eric Baker and wife, Alexia; great grandchildren, Caleb, Allison, Hannah, Makala, Braden, Isabelle and Alexia; special nephew, Shawn Baker and wife, Susan and special niece, Robin Ansell and husband, Mark; special great nieces and nephews, Mason, Jennifer, and Megan Ansell and Scott Baker; mutually considered family Bradley Pletcher and Bethann Rice and numerous other nieces and nephews. After the death of his parents, he raised his younger brother Dale as one of his own. He loved and was proud of his boys and family. He was a truck driver for EMD, Interstate Truck Service and Fetterolf Mining. He also drove school bus, first with Rockwood Transportation and then for many years with Turkeyfoot Transportation. He enjoyed his "bus kids". He was a US Army veteran of World War II. His great love was to attend church at Old Bethel, where he served in the past as a board member, building fund treasurer and Sunday School teacher. Friends will be received from 4-8 PM Friday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a service will be held at 11 AM Saturday with his son, Rev. Douglas Baker officiating. There will be viewing one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. Interment in Old Bethel Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Old Bethel Church, 227 Old Bethel Rd., Markleton, PA 15551.