Sylvanus P. 'Bud' Baker Jr., 86

LAUREL -- Sylvanus "Bud" P. Baker Jr., 86, of Laurel, passed away Oct. 3, 2008, at Lifecare at Lofland Park in Seaford. He was born in Whaleysville, Md., son of the late Sylvanus P. Baker, Sr. and Della Cullen Baker. He is survived by his son, Sylvanus "Van" Baker, III of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Christopher Nee of St. Petersburg, whom he considered a son. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie L. "Betty" Baker, in January 2008. Funeral services were at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel.