Melvin Earl Baker

Melvin Earl Baker, of Etowah TN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 25, 2019 at UT Medical Center.  The son of Lawrence Baker and Delores (Canterbury),  he was born on August 9, 1951 in Kirksville, MO.  On December 4^th, 1970 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Kingsley, who survives the home.

Melvin is survived by his wife Mary Baker (Kingsley) of Etowah, his parents Lawrence Baker and Delores (Canterbury) of Downing, MO, his sister Rita Benton and Gary of Centralia, MO, his brother Fred Baker and Chris (Treaster), 4 children, Sherri Cooper and Scott of Hurdland, MO, Larry Baker and Savannah (McCosh) of  Decatur, TN, Terri Pinson and Travis of Etowah, TN, and Carri Baker of Englewood, TN.  Also are his grand children, Thomas Baker and Brett of Athens, TN, Dylan Lujan of Englewood TN, Allison Dredge and Dakota of Cameron, MO, Cheyene Munson of Etowah TN, Sean Pinson, Briana Pinson, Alyssa Jenkins, Kali Baker and Ashley Jenkins.  His step grandchildren BreeAnna Basler and Jonathan of Macon, MO, Ashey Cooper and Sandi Cooper. And his great grandchildren Brent Baker, Katherine Handzlik, Cole White, Sophie Baker and Cooper Basler.  Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Melvin grew up on a farm outside of Knox City, MO.  He had several jobs, painting antique tractors, driving semi truck, hauling milk and more.  In 2006 he settled in Etowah, TN.  There he started his own business, M&M Welding, and enjoyed many Saturdays “cleaning up his shop”.  He attended church at Englewood Church of God in Englewood TN where he was a beloved member of the community and friend to all who knew him. 

Melvin loved to fish and went frequently with his son, Larry.  He especially like it when one of his grandsons would join them.  He loved working with his hands and every year would plant Mary’s flower beds with beautiful flowers he picked out himself.  Melvin would also never miss a chance to crawl on the floor and play with his grand children.

Melvin’s smile and laugh at family dinners will be missed the most.  His sense of humor was priceless and his practical jokes were one of a kind.  He knew no stranger and always had an ear for anyone who needed to talk.  Of course you were going to get his opinion in the end but it was always with love. 

Services will be held in his home town of Knox City and are pending.

Serenity of Etowah Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of the services.