Robert Baker

Robert Baker, 45, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Robbie,” passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025.

A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Robbie was born on July 20, 1980.  He was a carpenter by trade.  Robbie had built houses and also worked at Classic Fencing for several years.  Robbie was artistic.  He loved to draw and had gifted many of his family members with his creations.  Later in his life his passion of drawing led him into an interest in tattoos and he became a gifted tattoo artist.  Robbie was passionate and assertive.  He gave his all in everything he did and would give the shirt off his back to help a friend in need.  Robbie enjoyed spending time with the ones he loved more than anything, especially his daughter and his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father, William David Baker; paternal grandparents, Grace and Ira Baker; paternal grandmother, Nina Howerton and the mother of his daughter, Dana Gordon.

Survivors include his daughter, Harlie Baker and fiancé, Dustin Spivey of Jesup; mother and father, Suzi and Timmy Nettles of Jesup; brother, Samuel Nettles of Jesup and grandchildren, Paisley, Palmer, Paxton and D.J.  A host of extended family members also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Memorial Baptist Church in Jesup with Pastor Samuel Nettles officiating.  The family will receive friends after the service at the church.

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