Donald Ray Baker

1949 - 2010

Donald Ray Baker obituary, 1949-2010, Hermitage, TN

BORN

1949

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

1150 South Dickerson Road

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Donald Baker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2010.

BAKER, Donald Ray - Age 61 of Hermitage, passed away on October 11, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Woodrow and Dorothy Baker; and brptjer, Joe Baker. Survived by loving wife, Karen Baker; son, Gregory R. Baker; step-sons, Keith, Kevin, and Steven Tetrick; sisters, Judith Ann, LaDonna, Christine, Kathy, Shannon, and Rebecca; brothers, Jerry, Phil, Mike, Robert, James, David, and Woodrow Allen; step-mother, Kate Baker; grandchildren, Joey, Candence, and Cheyenne Tetrick; brother-in-law, Don (Tiffany) Long; sister-in-law, Brenda Campbell and Shelia (Chris) Moes. Mr. Baker was retired from the Federal Department of Labor after 38 years of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Forest Lawn Chapel with Bro. Jim Joines officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday and again from 12-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Active Pallbearers to include, Keith Tetrick, Kevin Tetrick, Greg Baker, Don Long, Chris Moes, L.J. Brown, and Charles Crenshaw. Honorary Pallbearer, Jerry Baker. Arrangements made by FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Dickerson Rd., Goodlettsville, TN 37072. (615)-859-5279.

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October 27, 2010

Jayme Hall

Don, it was a honer and pleasure to have known you. To Greg and the family I am so so sorry for your lose.

October 16, 2010

hello karen remember randall don and i were good freinds i didnt know about don till john contacted me we had a lot of fun at agees shotting pool when i moved down here to florida i knew i probaley never see you guys again but you don john buddy randy royce jane butch and the rest of the gang will live forever in my heart i will miss yall forever your frind Randall

October 15, 2010

Cathy Thompson

Karen, I wish i could have been there he was my brother and I loved him so much, And I will miss him dearly, i have alot of memories of Donnie, if there is anything I can do let me know, Love to you always Cathy

October 14, 2010

Karen,So sorry for your loss.Bill and Faye Wright

October 13, 2010

james&susie sizer

were sorry for your loss,he was liked by many and loved by all who knew him.

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