Rudy A Baker
September 11, 1937 - June 13, 2020
Rudy Arnold Baker, age 82 of Walland went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Maryville TCC following an extended illness. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Baltimore, MD. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a meat cutter in Baltimore before moving to Tennessee in 1982, where he began working at the University of Tennessee, where he later retired from, he attended Oakview Baptist Church of Walland. He is preceded in death by his parents Vinton and Alica (Whorley) Baker, brother Worley Baker, wives Nancy (Christopher) Baker and Laverne (Dorsey) Baker. He is survived by significant other Barbara Lane of Walland, son Ray (Lisa) Baker of Hampstead, MD., daughter Lynn (Neal) Youngen of Walland, stepson Charlie (Donna) Dorsey of Iron City, TN., several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, others he included as family and special friends. The family and friends will assemble for a graveside service and interment with Rev. Scott Huffstetler officiating at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, TN., on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 3 PM. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
Rudy Arnold Baker, age 82 of Walland went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Maryville TCC following an extended illness. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Baltimore, MD. He served in the United States Navy... View Obituary & Service Information