Background, Education, Farming
Baker was born in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, to John Henry Baker, II, and the former Cecilia Myers. He grew up in a rural area near Delhi, which is located in neighboring Richland Parish, but the Baker property is in northern Franklin Parish.
As a teenager, Baker left the area to attend Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama. He thereafter served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955–1958, between the Korean and Vietnam wars. After his military duties ended, Baker returned to farming. He is Methodist.
Baker has been twice divorced. He is married to his third wife, the former Linda Rae Martin. He has a child and grandchild from the first marriage, which occurred in Minden, to the former Melba Jo Thomas (born 1941).
In 1984, Baker established KPCH 99.3 FM radio outlet ("The Peach Station") in Ruston. In 1987, he sold the company, which now offers 1960s and 1970s oldies music.
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