ELIDA — Timothy J. "Chip" Baker, 55, of Elida, died Monday morning, December 3, 2018, at his residence.

He was born July 25, 1963, in Lima, a son of Robert Allen and Lauretta Jane Mouser Baker. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Elida. He was formerly married to Carole A. Hollar of Lima.

Also surviving are his son; Cameron J. (Stephanie) Baker of Columbus; his grandson Owen James Baker; his two brothers; Mark (Deb) Baker and Steve (Heather) Baker, both of Lima and nieces and nephews; Lisa (Russ Noonan) Tippie of Delphos; Chris (Rachel) Baker of Honolulu, HI.; Justin (Mercedes Omler) Baker, Madison Baker and Megan Baker, all of Lima.

Chip was a 1981 graduate of Elida High School. He had formerly worked at Cards, Inc. and Captain D's and enjoyed playing on its softball team. He had a heart transplant fifteen years ago.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 PM Wednesday and after 9:30 AM Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Donate Life Ohio.