FRANCIS JOSEPH BAKER JR.

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Francis Joseph "Joey" Baker Jr., 48, died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at his home.

Born on Feb. 15, 1973, in Sumter, he was a son of Francis J. "Buddy" Baker and the late Barbara Ann Harris Baker. He was a very well-known car salesman at Freedom Honda.

Survivors include his father; a daughter, Pamela Erin Baker (mother, Stacy Griffin); a sister, Kathy "Sissy" Lambert (Richard) of Sumter; nephews, Joseph Smith (Brittany), Richie Lambert and Anthony "A.J." Smith; nieces, Ashley Smith (R.W.) and Miranda Lambert; and a great-niece, Hailey.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, 33 Lindley Ave.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.