Timothy Louis Baker, age 56 of Paulding and formerly of Celina, Ohio passed away at 9:44a.m. on Sunday February 15, 2015 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on Sept.12, 1958 in Celina, Ohio to Robert & Mazie (Faulkner) Baker, who live in Celina. Also surviving is his son Jay Lee Baker of Celina; brother Steve Baker of Paulding; sisters & brothers-in-law Mazie & Steve Mizelle of Pittsford, NY, Rhoda & Michael Lane of Celina; nieces & nephews Christina Mizelle, Sarah Mizelle, Robert Mizelle, David Mizelle and his former wife Tammy (Lockwood) Wallen. Tim graduated in 1976 from Celina Senior High School. He was a Self-published Author of several books and wrote numerous magazine articles. He had a chronic illness since his teenage years, which impaired his ability to work. He loved camping, hunting, weight lifting, fishing and writing stories. Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Thursday Feb. 19, 2015 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Bruce Head officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Friends may call from 4-6p.m. on Wednesday and 1 hour before services on Thursday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Missionary Church in Celina or the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. On-Line condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.