Ricky Alan Baker

1957 - 2021

Ricky Alan Baker obituary, 1957-2021, Richmond, MO

Ricky Alan Baker

1957 - 2021

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

Ricky Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thurman Funeral Home - Richmond from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2021.
Ricky Alan Baker, 63, of Richmond, died Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospice House

Rick was born on September 6, 1957, in Richmond, Missouri the son of Kenneth Leroy and Mary Louise (Arnold) Baker.

Additional survivors include: his companion, Jennifer Watson of Richmond; two sons, Brandon Baker of Middleburg, FL and Justin (Corissa) Baker of Spring Hill, KS, daughter, Amanda Montgomery of Richmond; mother, Mary Lou (Kenneth) Leslie; brothers, Timothy P. Baker of Lexington and Darren (Marietta) Baker of Richmond; sister, Lisa Baker of Lexington; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Ricky was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School. He worked as a self-employed carpenter with his father. Ricky enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking. He was of the Christian faith. He loved his companion Jennifer with all his heart.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Ricky Alan Baker Memorial Fund. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. with services to follow at 10:30 a.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thurman Funeral Home - Richmond

507 East Main P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085

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