John F. Baker, 49, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 25, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born July 19, 1964 in St. Charles, MO to parents, William and Nancy Lockner Baker. Mr. Baker was a North Florida resident for 25 years coming from St. Louis, MO. John was an Eagle Scout and a member of American Legion Post 250 in Middleburg, FL. John was predeceased by his father and survived by his wife, Patti Baker; mother, Nancy Baker; brother, Joe Baker; sister, Cathy Baker; brother-in-law, Bobby Brown; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the American Legion Post 250, 2620 Blanding Blvd Middleburg, FL 32068 with Chaplain Rick Alcorn officiating. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.