Sammie H Baker

Sammie H. Baker, age 86, of Walling, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Grandview Post Acute in Cookeville.

Sammie was born August 3, 1940, in White County, Tennessee, to the late J.C. and Gustie Baker.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy Tindell of Sparta; brothers Tom Baker of Sparta, Dan Baker of Pulaski, Dick Baker of Sparta and James Baker of Nashville

He is survived by his wife, Anna Fay Baker of Walling; son Jimmy Ray Baker; daughter, Rita Faye Elkins of Cookeville; grandson, Waymon Baker.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Horton and Bro. Jeff and Freda Clayborn, who are officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 11:00 am until 3:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home