Obituary of Marshall Scott Baker

Marshall Scott Baker 73, of Charleston SC, passed away peacefully at Franke at Seaside in Mount Pleasant SC on January 15, 2024 with his loving wife and son at his side.

Scott was born in Rochester, PA on June 16, 1950 to the late James Elmer Baker and Frances Casper Baker. Scott grew up in Aliquippa, PA and graduated from Aliquippa High School to go on to receive his Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Penn State University. He had a long successful career working for FM Global and owned his own fire loss prevention company, Firetech.

He is survived by his devoted wife Louise Floro Baker of 45 years, two sons David Scott Baker Esq. (Jacob Ryer) and Dr. Kevin John Baker (Dr. Lyndsay Mueller). Scott was Blessed with two lovely granddaughters: Blake Louise and Madison Marie. He is preceded in death by his brother James (Mona) Baker and nephew Jared (Jessika) Baker. He leaves behind nephews Ryan (Brie) Baker and Ethan (Jamie) Baker and their daughters. He was also survived by sister-in-law Dr. Mary Floro (Dr. William Howrilla) and sister-in-law Dr. Olinda Floro.

His places of worship were at Mt. Carmel EPC and Divine Redeemer Parish.

He enjoyed his vacations in June for his birthday and hunting season in November. It wasn’t uncommon to find him working in his home office with two monitors- one with a game of solitaire and work on the other monitor. He loved to read the Sunday papers, sports news and he had a great talent in woodworking from porch furniture to kitchen paper towel holders. Family always came first for him and he exemplified that during his life with his care of parents and sons.

Grave side services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island, SC on February 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Marshall Scott Baker to Boys Town at:100 Flanagan Blvd. P.O. 5000, Boys Town, NE 68010-9989 or online at: boystown.org/help

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