Vincent Lee Baker, age 87, of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord Friday night, November 10, 2023 at the Webb House in Smithville. 

He was born August 18, 1936 to his parents, the late Vincent Young and Bessie Manley Baker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Baker; and three brothers, Gene, Dan and Sammy Baker. 

Bro. V.L. was a member of the Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he pastored for years throughout the conference.  He was a member of the Smithville First United Methodist Church and was a lineman with Smithville Electric and a self-employed electrician. 

He is survived by four children, Donna Foster Swain of Moscow, TN, Angela (Jimmy) Florida of Smyrna, Jeffery Lee (Susan) Baker of Murfreesboro and Jason Young (Carolyn) Baker of Nashville; grandchildren, Hunter (Sylvia) Swain, Julien Baker, Abigail Baker, Lennon Vincent (Kayla) Baker, Curtis Baker and Mason Baker; great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Luca Swain, Londyn and Aria Baker; three brothers, Jerry (Diane) Baker, Johnny Ray Baker and Bob Baker; a sister, Joyce (Jimmy) Meredith; two sisters-in-law, Judy Johnson and Linda Trapp and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Hill officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included Hunter Swain, Julien Baker, Lennon Baker, Curtis Baker, Abigail Baker, and Mason Baker.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.  

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Nov. 22, 2023