Thursday, April 19, 2018 5:45 pm

Jimmy Baker Jr., 56, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He was born in Nash County to the late Jimmy Baker Sr. and Inez Joyner Baker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters; Peggy Wheeless, Kathy Pittman, and Baby Girl Baker.

He is survived by his wife Ann Farmer Baker; one son Jimmy Alan Baker (Tonya); one daughter Dianne Baker Hedgepeth (Trey), and six grandchildren.

A Funeral service will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 20th, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Mills officiating. The visitation will follow after the service. The burial will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Cockrell Family Cemetery on Spencer Cockrell Road.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cornerstone Funeral Home for final expenses.

Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations.