Butch Baker

After several months of declining health, Butch passed away peacefully in his home with his wife and his daughters by his side.

Butch was born on April 15, 1959 in Clarksdale, MS. To the late Hubert “Blackie” and Myrtle Dillie Baker. Although he spent the majority of his adult life residing in Southeast Missouri. His love for Mississippi, especially Greenville, always remained. He often spoke fondly of the time he spent there.

Butch spent his professional life as a truck driver, traveling all over the country. When he wasn’t on the road, he filled his time spoiling his grandchildren. He was a selfless man, who found joy helping other people anytime he could. He loved nothing more than to make someone laugh, not very often could you find him being serious.

On March 17, 1991 he married Brenda Laster, who survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, he leaves behind two daughters, Amanda (Chase) White and Madilynn (Tyler) Pigg, of Sikeston, MO. Two sisters, Myris Baker Branch of St. Petersburg, FL., and Teresa Joyner of Alamo, TN., one brother Elven (Tammy) Baker of Sikeston, MO. Three grandchildren Harper White, and Charlie & Colon Pigg all of Sikeston, MO.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Hugh Baker and one brother Mickey Baker.

This is not a goodbye, but a see ya later.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel with Jennifer Moxley, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston officiating.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Baker family.