John "Trip" Baker III

September 30, 1992 - December 31, 2019

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, John Joseph (Trip) Baker, passed away at the age of 27. Trip was born on September 30, 1992 in Louisville, KY to John and Sharon. He was an avid Louisville Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved being a father…and playing with his kids. He loved his family and his many friends…several of his friends were so close he referred to them as his brothers. Trip would talk to anyone, he never met a stranger. He was one of the funniest people you could ever meet, a natural born comedian …the life of the party. Trip struggled with addiction and through rehab at the Healing Place found his passion as a mentor and inspirational speaker helping others cope with their addiction. His life and triumphs are more than his momentary lapse. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Buck and Alice Kenney. He is survived by his parents John Baker Jr and Sharon Kenney Baker, his sister Allison Kenney, his paternal grandparents John Baker Sr. and Beverly Baker, his children Izabella (age 6), Hobby (age 5) and Gabrielle (age 18 months), several aunts, uncles, cousins, and hundreds of friends. Visitation will be held at J.B. Ratterman & Sons at 2114 W. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40212 on Tuesday, January 7 from 1:00pm til 8:00pm and Wednesday, January 8 from 9:00am til 10:00am followed by a funeral service at 10:00am. Graveside services immediately following at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to help cover funeral expenses. Donations should be given to John Baker Sr.