James Baker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Baker of Philpot, Kentucky, who passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Baker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Vernon Baker; and his former wife Faye Baggarly Smith. He is survived by: his wife Becky Stone Baker; his children, Debbie Baker Hancock (David), Ricky Baker (Debbie), Jason Baker (Michele) and Kevin Cooper (Michele); his grandchildren, Jeff Hancock (Joni), Jessica Clark (Dylan), Jill Nesmith, Nicholas Baker (Wanda), Crystal Purcell (Chris), Vanessa Fulkerson (Joey), Maddy Nanney (Jacob), Garrett Baker and Elizabeth "Bug" Baker; and his sisters, Bobbie Porter, Ruby Givens, Margaret Kindley and Betty Marsh. He is also survived by 20 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of W. Kentucky, 3419 Wathen's Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301 or Norton's Children's Hospital, 231 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202. In memory of James "Papaw" Baker, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: Kosair Charities Committee.
