Billy Joe Baker, age 81, of Johnson City, TN passed from this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center of a pulmonary embolism.
He was born on September 6, 1942, in Johnson City, TN, the son of the late James and Mattie Baker.
Bill was a member of Brookmead Church of Christ of Johnson City. He was a brick mason for JE Green for many years, then a superintendent at the Old Hickory Concrete Pipe, and retired after 20 years as a supervisor of service with the City of Johnson City. He loved spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play baseball and take them fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linnis Oliver Baker; two daughters, Keyla Campbell and husband Jeremy, Tamara Baker Reed; five grandchildren- Kylie Jones and husband Patrick, Keaton Wahlbon and wife Olivia, Rylan Campbell, Madison Finch and Issac Kiser, Cadence Finch and Bailey Byrns; great grandchildren, Urijah Jones, Leena Wahlbon, and arriving soon Hudson Kiser and Lincoln Byrns; brothers-in-law, Dennis Oliver and Harold Stevens; and sister-in-law Sara Marie Baker; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At Bill’s request, no service or memorial will be held. He had arranged for his body to be donated to the Quillen College of Medicine at ETSU.
Condolences may be sent to the Baker family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
07/01/2024
William and Lynn Strickland
Dear Linnis, We were so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was a very kind and friendly man. We saw him several years ago and he was just as nice and kind as always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Keyla and Tamara and their families. Love, Bill and Lynn Strickland
06/30/2024
June Martin Chapman
Linnis and family, I am sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I loved watching your life with him on fb. What a happy life the two of you had! Sincere condolences..God’s love and peace. June
06/26/2024
Garry Crawford
Linnis and family my deepest condolences to you all. You have always been a kind friend since our school days together. I pray that the Holy Spirit will bring you peace and comfort and bless you with His love. Sending you our love and prayers. GarryandCarol
06/26/2024
Rene Blackburn
I am sorry to hear that your father passed away unexpectedly. I know this is a difficult time and I am sending prayers and love to your family.
06/25/2024
Connie Hicks Bornemann
I am so sorry for the loss of your father Keyla. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have also put you on our church prayer roll. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love and hugs, Connie and Rodney Bornemann
