Rick Baker, age 60 of East Prairie, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He was born January 26, 1961 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Lindsay "Junior" Baker and Ruby Allene Arrington Baker and was employed by Stanley Muffler in East Prairie.  He was of Christian belief and a member of APA Pool League.

Survivors include one son, Josh Arrington (Bethanie) Baker of Vanduser, Missouri; two brothers, Billy Rodney Baker of East Prairie and Ronnie Baker of Emden, Illinois; and one grandchild, Jayda Baker.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Dogwood Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH  45250.