Mr. Richard Wayne Baker, age 54, of Tullahoma, TN., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2014, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
A native of Fayetteville, TN., he was the son of Billy Wayne and Charlotte Ann Hinkle Baker of Tullahoma.
He was of the Church of Christ faith and the Owner/Operator of Baker Services. Mr. Baker enjoyed golf and boxing. He loved all sports but Alabama football was his favorite. He enjoyed working on cars and loved his Mustang. He was known for telling jokes and making everyone laugh. Richard was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter Mercedes Nicole Baker, one brother Steven (Beth) Baker, and one sister Gina Baker, all of Tullahoma, TN. Nieces and nephews Ragan and Laura Baker of Tullahoma, TN., and Allen and Mekeesha Matherley of Chattanooga, TN.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 2 PM until 5 PM in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Mr. Baker will be Monday, April 14, 2014, at 11 AM in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with Brother Pat Allison officiating.
Burial will follow at Lois Cemetery in Moore County, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest Memorial Donations be made to Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard Wayne Baker.