James Orlen Baker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Orlen Baker of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on May 30, 2024 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Orlen F. Baker and Ora Lee White Baker; his former wife Brenda Kennedy Baker; and his son Jim Baker. He is survived by: his wife Debbie Self Bohannon Baker of Athens; his daughters, Pam (Jerald Allison) and Amy (Terrell Moore); and his grandchildren, Rachel Allison, Zoe Moore, Misty Cochran and Joseph Allison. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.
