Jack G. Baker, 83, of Gifford, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born June 4, 1942, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Wayne and Georgean (Gallagher) Baker. He attended Bradford Area High School.
On July 5, 1997, in Bradford, he married Julie (Moonan) Baker, who survives.
Jack owned and operated Bakers Service in Gifford for 55 years. He was known for his ability to fix older model cars and he was particularly talented with his painting skills. He was a major car enthusiast and considered an expert with the restorations of all vehicles, especially Chevrolet cars and trucks. He enjoyed participating in car shows throughout the area.
He was an accomplished driver known for his car #56 "Boo Baker" in the late 60's and 70s, when he raced at the local tracks including the Bradford Speedway and McKean County Raceway. Jack was elected into the McKean County Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the local race tracks.
Surviving in addition to his wife Julie of 28 years, are two daughters, Barbara (Keith) Delacour, of Port Allegany, and Kathy (Garry) Tipton, of Tampa, FL, two sons, Thomas (Rachel) Baker, of Akron, OH, and Dean (Carol) Truman, of Allegany NY, 15 grandchildren, Kyle, Lauren, Jonathan, Lindsay, Brandon, Lynae, Thomas, Jack, Gabrielle, Bobby, Dylan, R.J., Christopher, Hooter, Kasey, 10 great-grandchildren, Heath, Hazen, Hudson, Auggie, Emerson, Anna, Wren, Kylyn, Spencer, Jamison, and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Dick Baker, his first wife, Linda (Clawges) Baker, two brothers, Jim Baker, Wayne Baker, one sister, Beverly Truman, and one niece, Judy Truman.
Family will receive friends on Saturday March 21, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue , followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hollenbeckcahill.com