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Donald Baker Obituary

Donald Brett Baker MT. PLEASANT - Donald Brett Baker, 54, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of ShariLynn W. Brake Baker, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 11, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at The Church at LifePark, 1151 George Browder Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant at 10:00 am. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Brett was born January 31, 1969, in Columbia, South Carolina, son of the late Donald "Donnie" Amick Baker and the late Brenda Lee McCartha. A graduate of both Lexington High School and Western Carolina University, Brett began his career as a SLED agent in 1991. He attended The Church at LifePark and will be remembered for his passion for his law enforcement career, his love of sports and family. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shari Baker of Mt. Pleasant; four children, Joshua Baker of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Britani Calhoun (Justin) of Canton, IL, Haley Simer (Josh) of Northport, AL, and Dylan Baker of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchild, Emerson Calhoun; two brothers, Daniel Baker (Cheryl) of West Columbia, SC, and Mark Baker (Christi) of Columbia, SC. Donations may be made to the Church at LifePark in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2023.

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Kin McKenzie (retired co-worker)

December 18, 2024

I know Brett is in Outdoor Heaven up there. My prayers for family especially this time of year. Please be comforted that he was loved by so many others.

Mathew l Mathison

September 9, 2024

Still miss him great person and coworker.

Lynn Poseskie

October 16, 2023

To Shari and the family, I'm so sorry to hear about Brett.. I knew him from Lexington High School.. He was a great guy, he was loving, caring, funny and a great football player.. He will be greatly missed by many..

Scott Monteith

October 16, 2023

To the family our many prayers are with you. Brett was the brother I didn´t have. I appreciated his friendship, my oldest son carry´s his name and this man´s memory will be with us always. Shari, my thoughts and prayers are with you! Take care much love.

Mathew l Mathison

September 30, 2023

Worked with him at sled always had a smile and kept everyone feeling good. He was also a dedicated law enforcement officer. My prayers to him and his family

Kin McKenzie

September 22, 2023

This is such sad news especially for a great guy like Brett. We spent many long hours together on a crime scene in the middle of nowhere, and he always had a smile on his face, and we loved to share stories about the great outdoors. My sincere prayers to his loving family and friends.

Tom Darnell

September 20, 2023

It was an honor to have crossed paths with Brett through our times together at SLED. He seemed to always smile even during the tough times. He was a friend and I will miss him. RIP Brett........

Lee Lindler

September 17, 2023

I had the honor of knowing Brett from a young age in the Lexington school system. We were friends and team mates, and graduated Lexington High together in 1987. Our senior year Brett was the offensive captain of the football team and I was the defensive captain. We had a great team and Brett was an amazing leader and a force to be reckoned with as a fullback. He, of course, went on to play at Western Carolina. Brett was always kind, funny, and hard working. He will surely be greatly missed by so many. Rest in Peace my friend.

Curtis Hardy

September 16, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ira Jeffcoat

September 16, 2023

Shari and family, So sorry to hear of Brett's passing. He was a great friend and I always enjoyed the many conversations we had during our years at SLED. May God continue to bless you and your family during this difficult time. Ira Jeffcoat

Susan Cappello

September 15, 2023

Sending prayers to Dylan and the rest of the family. We´re so sorry for your loss.
Dennis, Susan, and Nick Cappello

Kitty Bull

September 15, 2023

Shari and family, Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Brett's passing. He was such a Great family man, and one who was devoted to Sled, also. He will be missed by all!

Janet Frye

September 15, 2023

Shari, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Christopher Berry

September 15, 2023

I am so sorry for the Baker family. I think of all the stories I have with him from high school and it makes me smile. I was an offensive lineman and blocked for him. If you did not get out of his way you were going to have a problem. He ran through the holes like a freight train. Baker was a machine that did not take no for an answer. He was a great friend and player. Long live number 85.
Thank you,
Christopher Berry. Offensive Guard #62.

Julie Baker

September 14, 2023

Prayers for your family. Peace be with you.

Julie Baker

Ashley Baker

September 14, 2023

So sorry to hear this. Love y´all.

Robert Baker

September 13, 2023

Words can not describe this, love a prayers for all.

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