Bishop "Topp" Baker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bishop "Topp" Baker, age 99, passed away on March 1, 2021, at his residence. His wife Katie Baker predeceased him in 2008. They had two children, Ronald Baker (Denise) and Cheryl Baker Gudobba (Roger), 4 grandchildren, Nicole Baker Grande (Jason), Kristyn Baker Turcotte (Connor), Joshua Gudobba (Samantha), and Alexandra Gudobba, and one great grandson Logan Turcotte. Topp had a very full life and enjoyed his family and friends. He was a man of great faith. He and his wife Katie, were long time members of Troy Baptist Church (Woodside Bible Church). He enjoyed staying connected with family and friends to keep up in their lives, and enjoyed his Saturday car rides riding around the old neighborhoods that he had lived. He made a career as a finish carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union. He was happiest when he was busy building something, talking about building or helping with others' home projects. As his body failed him at the very end of his long life his mind remained sharp and he was able to live independently. Topp and Katie are both from a small town in Cadiz, Kentucky. He was the youngest of 6 children. They both came to Detroit separately to find employment and then rekindled a relationship and married in 1954. They made a life in Michigan. After retirement, Topp and Katie spent their winters in Florida in New Port Richie, where they made many special memories with new friends. A private committal service will take place at Christian Memorial Cemetery in Rochester Hills. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester, Troy, MI

Bishop "Topp" Baker

December 19, 1921 - March 1, 2021