Thomas Baker

Thomas Baker, 94, of Anna, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Union County Hospital in Anna.

He was born on Jan. 29, 1929, in Cullman, Ala., the son of Thomas and Fannie Irene Baker. 

He married the love of his life, Bertha L. Trexler. She preceded him in death in 2001. 

His passion was farming and loved to work with his hands. He was also a lover of country music and played the guitar and fiddle.

Survivors include his three daughters, Luci Sampson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Pat Lovell of Anna and Kim Gentry of Jonesboro; two sons, Mike Baker of Wisconsin and Brian Baker of Jonesboro.

Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; his children, Brenda Brown, Jane Robertson, Jeff Baker and Scott Baker;  four sisters, Mildred Baker, Jessie Baker Adams, Leona Baker Studdards and Betty Baker Phillips; and two brothers, Odell Baker and James Baker.

Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro.

Interment followed the service at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

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