Robert “Bob” Baker, age 80, of Madison, AL passed away Saturday, October 03, 2015 at NHC Healthcare of Pulaski in Pulaski, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Stauffer/ICI Chemicals, and a member of Lindsay Lane Baptist Church in Athens, AL. Mr. Baker served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during 1954-1973.
He was preceded in death by his father William Baker; his mother, Katie Faulkner Baker; two brothers, Calvin and Thomas Baker; and one sister Mary Helen Bailey.
He is survived by
Wife –
Betty Jane Baker, Madison, AL
Three Daughters –
Becky Hedrick (Ricky), Spring Hill , TN
Bridget Baker, Summertown, TN
Beth Janel Caudel, Columbia, TN
One Son –
Bryan Baker (Belinda), Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fifteen Grandchildren –
Sabrina, Amanda, BobbieJo, J.R., Berglind, Beverly, Bryan, Sarah, Deborah, Tammy, Benjamin, Brynda, Kaylia, Garrett, and Amaya
Eighteen Great-Grandchildren –
Damion, Skylar, Nashyia, Michael, Byron, Kloe, Benny, Christian, Stefen, Russ, Emma, Bryan, Lyndon, Timothy, Lizzy, Caleb, Brenda, and James
Two Brothers –
Daniel Baker, Ocilla, GA
David Baker, Pulaski, TN
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 06, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 07, 2015, with Dusty McLemore officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN with full military honors.
