He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Parrish Baker; his parents, Luther Baker and Jewel Courtney as well as three brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by two daughters- Kay Lancaster of Burlison and Neoma Barney of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers- Gerald Baker of Murray, Ken. and Billy Lee Courtney of Harrisburg; one sister-Nancy Myers of Lepanto; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday at Tyronza Cemetery with Murphy Funeral Home in charge.


