James Allen Baker, age 82, of Russellville, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Baker worked for over 50 years as a painter and was nicknamed by some of his clients as “The World’s Best Painter”. He was a diehard Alabama fan who loved to watch the game, Roll Tide!!!! He loved his wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren, who fondly called him Tall PaPa.
Visitation will 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Bro. Loyd Griffus will officiate the service. Burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolfas & Grace (Mitchell) Baker; and brothers, Wilburn Baker and Billy Jack Baker.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lorain Cansler Baker; children, Andrea Hutcheson (Chad), Melody Baker, Jamie Baker (Shea); grandchildren, Rachel Hutcheson, Seth Hutcheson, Brittany Baker, Katlin Baker, Kailey Baker, Kambry Baker; great-grandchildren, Kaydence, Josiah, Ryder, Zoey; sister, Nancy Hulsey; brothers, Ken Baker (Carolyn), Clyde Baker (Faye); and many nieces & nephews.
The pallbearers will be Jason Hulsey, Jeff Hulsey, Tim Graham, Allan Hallmark, Shane Harris, and Donny Cansler.
The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Keller Home Health and Alabama Hospice of the Shoals. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
