Tommy Ronald Baker Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Tommy Ronald Baker of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on July 13, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Tommy Ronald Baker to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ronald and Alberta Cate Baker; and his brother Michael Baker. He is survived by: his wife Lynda Baker; his brother Robert Baker (Andrea Tebbets) of Raleigh, NC; his children, Kristi Steinberg (Doug) of Reston, Laura Criswell (Harry III) of Potomac, MD, Carmen Emerson and William Davis of Albany, GA; his grandchildren, Harry Criswell IV, Charles Criswell, Sarah Criswell, Ryan Emerson and Bennet Emerson; and his caregivers, Shanna Ervin and Brandy Stroud.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the following charities. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for the Treatment of Parkinson's at, http://www.michaeljfox.org, The Community Pet Center (Rutherford County), 861 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043, https//http://www.communitypetcenter.com, Paws Up Anima Rescue (1-888-422-7303 (tel:1-888-422-7303)) or Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue, 380 US 221 N, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, http://www.heartofthefoothills.org.donate.