Richard "Doug" Baker

Richard Douglas “Doug” Baker, age 67 of White Pine, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Doug is prededed in death by his parents; Dr. E. R. Baker and Shirley B. Baker, brothers, James “Nim” and John and many good and longtime friends. Doug was a gun enthusiast and lifetime NRA member. This membership was the best gift his parents ever gave him! He is survived by his longtime companion Karen Wright, sister, Ellen Leach and brother Benny Baker also several friends to numerous to name. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 6:30pm in the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine, family will receive friends from 5-6:30pm prior to the service. Military Graveside Inurnment will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 1:30pm in East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Hwy, with Military Honors given by VFW Post #5266. The family has requested that In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Donations be made to the NRA, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 or to Farrar Funeral Home, 1806 Main St, P.O. Box 206, White Pine, TN 37890