Thomas Michael “Tom” Baker, 82, of Woodstock, VA, formerly of Wardensville, WV, died on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home.
Tom was born on August 4, 1943, in Takoma Park, MD, the son of the late William O. and Sarah P. Wigner Baker. Tom and his wife, Helen, were the owners and operators of the Perry Wildlife Zoo in Wardensville for 28 years and also owned and operated Larkin’s grocery in Columbia Furnace, VA. He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, and Washington Nationals. Most of all, he loved being outdoors tending to his animals, going on hikes and hunting.
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