"Billy" Roy Baker

"Billy" Roy Baker departed this life on January 2, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He was born on March 16, 1948, the son of the late George Ira and Daisy Bell Killebrew Baker. On October 3, 1973, he was united in marriage to Linda Roberts, who preceded her husband in death on January 2, 2022.

Mr. Baker worked for American Commercial Barge Lines for 38 years and was a Chief Engineer. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. "Billy" enjoyed his motorcycle, watching events with his children and grandchildren, and music, especially Classic Country and Classic Rock & Roll. He was also an avid woodworker and did carpentry work.

He is survived by his daughters, Tammie Baker Seltzer and her husband Tom of Clifton, Tennessee and Stacy Baker Shutt and her husband Wesley of Savannah, Tennessee; sisters, Mary Lee Estes of Zackary, Louisiana and Irine Martin of Southaven, Mississippi; grandchildren, Hillary Ray and her husband Jesse, Karlie Seltzer, Grady Seltzer, and Chesney Baker; and great grandchildren, Kaydence Ray, Scarlett Ray, and Madelynn Ray.

In addition to his parents and wife, "Billy" was preceded in death by his sisters, Jo, Jean, Betty, Faye, and Patsy; and brothers, John, Wesley, George, Chester, Paul, and James.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Butterfly Foundation, PO Box 212, Waynesboro, TN 38485 in Billy and Linda's honor.