David Shane Baker

David Shane Baker obituary, Wurtland, KY

David Shane Baker

David Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Music Family Funeral Home - Greenup on Dec. 19, 2025.
David Shane Baker, 52, of Wurtland, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence. Shane was born February 22, 1973, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Margaret Workman Baker and the late Charles D. Baker.

Shane was of the Pentecostal faith and formerly worked for Poplin Sanitation. He enjoyed making grapevine canes, joy riding, tinkering with hot rods, and fishing.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Misty Dawn Baker of Raceland and Sabrina Nicole Baker of Greenup; one sister, Angela (Kevin) Akers of Ironton; two grandchildren, Xepher Baker and Deija Darnell; and his grandmother, Clara Mae Baker.

Funeral services for Shane will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup, with Pastor Timothy French officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Whitt Cemetery on Culp Creek.

Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com

. Arrangements are under the direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

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