Tommy Baker

Tommy Baker was born on December 3, 1947 in Clifton, Tennessee, the son of the late Dorothy Geneva Baker McDonald.

He was united in marriage to Judith Ann Robbins, who preceded her husband in death on May 10, 1985.

Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He later retired from Pillsbury where he worked as a towboat pilot. He was a very private person who enjoyed eating home cooked meals and spending time with his best buddies: his dog, George and cat, Midget. Tommy loved his daughter, grandkids, and great grandkids tremendously. 

Tommy Baker departed this life on October 9, 2024 in Saltillo, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 10 months, and 6 days.

He is survived by his daughter, Holley Melton of Saltillo, Tennessee; bonus daughter, Molly Battles of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Cain Stricklin and Deanna Stricklin, both of Savannah, Tennessee and Logan Melton and Savannah Melton, both of Henderson, Tennessee; great grandchildren, Cierrah Stricklin, James David Stricklin, and Clayton Melton; and brother, Mike McDonald of Clifton, Tennessee.