SFC Sean Byrd Baker of Columbus, GA passed away May 27, 2014. He was born November 10th, 1970 in Dallas, TX. He enlisted in the Army in 1988 and was currently stationed at Fort Benning, GA.
During his twenty-six years in the Army, he participated in Operation Desert Shield, in Saudi Arabia; served three tours in Korea; and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was also stationed at Fort Sill, OK, Fort Rucker, AL, Fort McNair in Washington, DC. In 2011, he was assigned to the 4th Ranger Training Battalion and served as the Senior Human Resources Sergeant.
SFC Baker’s many awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia).
He is of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed basketball and all Gator sports.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Baker of Columbus, GA, daughter, Shaitonia Black of New Jersey, Goddaughter, Serenity of Gainesville, 2 brothers, Christopher Baker of Gainesville, FL and Eric Baker of Vero Beach, FL, sister, Donna Brown of Gainesville, FL, and grandson, Elijah McCline.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the Chapel in the Meadows at Forest Meadows Central, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL and interment with military honors will follow. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Friday, at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville.
SFC Sean Byrd Baker of Columbus, GA passed away May 27, 2014. He was born November 10th, 1970 in Dallas, TX. He enlisted in the Army in 1988 and was currently stationed at Fort Benning, GA.
During his twenty-six years in the Army, he participated in Operation Desert Shield, in Saudi Arabia; served three tours in Korea; and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was also stationed at Fort Sill, OK, Fort Rucker, AL, Fort McNair in Washington, DC. In 2011, he was assigned to the 4th Ranger Training Battalion and served as the Senior Human Resources Sergeant.
SFC Baker’s many awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia).
He is of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed basketball and all Gator sports.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Baker of Columbus, GA, daughter, Shaitonia Black of New Jersey, Goddaughter, Serenity of Gainesville, 2 brothers, Christopher Baker of Gainesville, FL and Eric Baker of Vero Beach, FL, sister, Donna Brown of Gainesville, FL, and grandson, Elijah McCline.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the Chapel in the Meadows at Forest Meadows Central, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL and interment with military honors will follow. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Friday, at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville.
Pat we love you! Sean will be missed. We love him but God loves him best. Remember to trust in God and lean not on your own understanding. We will understand it better by and by.
May God”s Peace sustain you.
Love always
This is sad day for us all. I apologize for signing so late but I just found out. Seany Boy and I was stationed in Jacksonville, FL together on recruiting duty. He and Patricia were a great team and they spent every free minute together laughing and enjoying life. My heart and prayers go out to his family because Seany Boy was a great friend, soldier and excellent co-worker. He will truly be missed and may God comfort you. If there is anything that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. As Seany Boy always use to say ” One Team, One Fight”…Love Always…The Thornton Family…Jacksonville, FL
Sean and I were stationed at Fort Sill, OK…299th Engineer Battalion. We were actually battle buddies in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He drove the vehicle that he, myself and our Adjutant rode in. He was a friend and great all-around person. I just recently found out about his death and had actually been looking for him on Facebook for a few years. Now I know why I couldn’t find him. Rest in Peace my brother. I never forgot about you and will always consider you my friend and brother. Love you man!
I miss you Bro.. All these years later and you’re still missed. Thank you for being a mentor to me.