Yancy Lee Baker a 1976 Graduate of Oakhaven high school served in the US Army and National Guards from 1976 - 1989 born December 14, 1958 to Emma Jean Slaughter and the late Charles Earl Baker. Yancy fell asleep in his Master's arms on November 18, 2024. He leaves a wife Gale Baker, and six children Lakisha Baker, Crystal Baker, Kendria Baker, Ranaldo Baker, Nicole Baker, & Yancia O’quinn.
The family has scheduled a public viewing for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 10:00am- 11:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12:00noon both held at R. S. Lewis Funeral Home 3651 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128
Interment will follow in West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125
Cousin your humor was hilarious and the last time we talked you had me laughing. I'm happy that we shared that moment of laughter. Rest in peace cousin. To your mother my aunt and your brother and sister and your wife and children I give my condolences and my God comfort each of you doing our time of grief. God bless our family!
Unc I appreciate all the talks the kind words and love you gave and showed me. The times we hung out will always be memorable! You will forever be missed love nephew C - Lo
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