Arthur Baker Obituary

Coach Baker recruited me to ECU in 1988. He was a wonderful man. He was a Christian before anything else. I will forever love him for the opportunity he gave me. In Jesus name may Coach Baker be in Glory enjoying his eternal life. Amen

It was a privilege and an honor to observe Art's Christian leadership and dedication to others at College Place UMC and the Hafner Scholarship Fund Faculty and Staff Alumni Group.

Sad to hear of Coach Baker´s death & Edith years ago. Knew Baker´s when lived in McColl. Knew his brother Bobby well.
Polly & Whit Wilson

Coach Baker was a kind soul. I enjoyed meeting and working with him at USC. May he rest in peace

Dear Family,
I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF AT PASSING AWAY. WE WERE GOOD FRIEND AT Presbyterian College WHERE I FINISHED IN 1950 . I GOT TO SEE HIM WHEN HE WAS ON THE CLEMSON FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF AND PERIOICALLY THROUGHOUT THESE MANY YEARS. HE WAS A WONDERFULL PERSON AND FRIEND. WE HAD A NICE VISIT AT HOMECOMING TWO YEARS AGO. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM FONDLY.
THOMAS G. (JERRY) SMITH

Thank you for your service to our Country.

Dear family
I was so sorry to hear about Coach Baker´s death. I had the privilege of working for him as a graduate assistant at Furman. He was a wonderful person who had a positive impact on thousands of people. I always enjoyed his company. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Buddy Jennings

I remember going to practice one day at Furman early in the 70's. Coach Baker would reward players making the travel squad by having them earn their purple jersey. They were scrimmaging when a young DB picked off a pass, fighting for the ball on the way to the ground. Coach ran to the player, grabbed him up, ripped off his purple coach's shirt and pulled it over the DB's jersey, yelling and praising him as practice continued, coach with no shirt. I thought that was the greatest thing I had ever seen on a football field. I try to carry that same love for the game and the players to this day. Deepest condolences to the Baker family.

Art and Eddie were members of the Executives Club of the Midlands and were very dedicated. Loved to hear the stories of his coaching life. They were, also, a member of my church Trenholm Rd UMC in Columbia. Art never met a stranger and was loved by all.

Art was a wonderful man. I met him playing tennis at Cobblestone Park. I was always amazed at his ability. However, it was his encouragement and friendship that made the biggest impression on me. My prayers of peace and comfort go out to the family.

I played against his Eau Claire HS Teams, while I was at Dreher HS. He recruited me to play at Clemson, he later coached my college The Citadel. He was a great person, with outstanding personal Skills. I was always impressed with him. A Great person. I life well lived: Coach Baker.

Condolences to the Baker Family. Coach Baker was one of the finest people in my life. He recruited me as a "walk-on" at Clemson. His belief in me resulted in my being a three year starter at linebacker.
Art was in Claudia and my wedding because he was a second father to me and led me into coaching for him at Furman.
If you want to know who Art Baker was...look at Dabo Swinney. Dabo is a modern day Art Baker and that should be a compliment to Dabo.
Both committed to their
Lord and Savior, extremely competitive, articulate to detail, great communication skills & never give up attitude!
Art helped make me the man I am today & as a witness helped me grow in my faith.
Our love and prayers,
Billy and Claudia Ware

I remember having lunch with Coach Baker along with a friend of mine when we were trying to get a lady's football club started at USC. He was such a kind gentleman. Condolences to his family. He will be dearly missed by many. RIP Coach.

He will be lovingly remembered as Coach B. He lived his faith out loud. Thank you Coach B for hiring a young woman in 1990 to work in the Gamecock Club. It was my greatest honor to work for you. Even after you retired, you stayed in touch and always asked about my husband and kids. All who knew you, knew you cared about them personally. I know you are sitting at the feet of our Savior, so I'll see you again one day.

Such special memories of Coach Baker from their family at Eau Claire High and College Place Methodist. He worked with our youth group. So thankful our paths crossed for those years.
And we got to see them in Greenville, NC, when he coached at East Carolina, my husband's hometown. Our sympathy to all the family. Blessings on you all

So sorry to read of Coach Bakers passing. Played against his Eau Claire teams in the 60,s. Got to know him through Gamecock Club events and never met a nicer person . RIP

Our earnestly sincere condolences are uplifted in loving memory of Brother Arthur Baker throughout the course of commissioning the redeeming days, weeks, months and years ahead.

May the Eternal care, class, compassion, consideration, dignity, elegance, grace, hope, kindness, love, mercy, patience, peace, serenity, sophistication, style, support, thoroughness, thoughtfulness, transparency, tranquility, understanding and warmth of our unconditionally loving and supportive Lord and Savior Jesus Christ remain with Brother Arthur Baker as he Ascends from his daily earthly spiritual walk of faith onto his abundantly beautiful, joyful, pain-free and sorrow-free Eternal spiritual walk of faith with Him in Heaven.

May the grace and peace of our unconditionally loving and supportive Lord and Savior Jesus Christ remain with us, our families, our families of faith, our neighbors, everyone who we love and everyone who loves us throughout the remainder of our daily earthly spiritual walks of faith until He summons each of us onto our respective abundantly beautiful, joyful, pain-free and sorrow-free Eternal spiritual walks of faith with Him in Heaven.

Grace and Peace,
The East Carolina University Pirate Nation.

May Almighty God give his family comfort and strength during this period of need. The Hubler family sends their love and support during this time of grief.

Coach Baker had a great influence on my life and my desire to coach. He lived his life as a great example to his players and he coached us in a way that was uncommon in those times. Will forever be in my heart. I loved Coach Baker.

I am sorry I missed the July meeting the Citadel players had put together in his honor. Prayers for his family and many friends. Roy DeHaven, head football manager , The Citadel 1978-1981