Langdon Baker Obituary (2012)

Langdon Leroy Baker was born September 26, 1937, the second of eight children that filled the happy home of the late William Drake and Willie Viola Frances Harris. His wife Gloria Baker, daughter Melanie, son, Prechea' and brother Walter Sweets Sr. preceded him in death. Langdon was born in Los Angeles, Ca. where he attended 102nd street elementary school, Carver Jr. High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. In 1955 - 1963 Langdon actively served in the United States Air Force, where he became very proficient as a Communications Specialist and Cryptographic Maintenance Repairman he continued his was Honorably Discharged in 1963. Then employed by a telephone company currently known as AT&T where he successfully continued his education to become a Telecommunication Safety Professional and Business Communication Systems Specialist. In 1974 he married Gloria and raised their family in Los Angeles, Ca. (Prechea', Steven and Tracy). AT&T relocated him to Oahu, Hawaii having the opportunity to lead and select his own specialized team to service all other telecommunication projects for AT&T. Langdon retired from AT & T. still residing in Oahu, Hawaii he started his own Consulting Firm and consulted back to AT&T. project was completed in 1996; Langdon moved to Henderson, Nevada and became a Realtor receiving his license in real estate. In 2009 Langdon and Gloria moved to Lake Havasu City, Az. to spend the rest of their lives together. Langdon was a very proud, private, quite, loving, and kind man, very meticulous about his attire at all times. Langdon touched the hearts of everyone he knew and was loved dearly in return. He leaves to cherish his memories; Daughter, Tracy Baker; Son, Steven (Robyn); five grandchildren; Dominique Hegarty (Davery), Zebrano, Dov, Ocean Cree, and Demetri; two great grandchildren; Jaidyn and Jai Maree, Three Sisters; Barbara, Edith and Carmen, Three brothers; Billy, Frank, and Norman. Nieces, nephews, family and friends.