, age 77, of Pickett County, Tennessee, and formerly of Albany, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Pickett County Care and Rehabilitation.

He was the son of the late James Euell and Hassie Dean (Cooper) Baker, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Dale Baker, a nephew, Shawn Dale Baker.

He is survived by two sisters, Lila Faye Gibson of Albany, Kentucky and Judy (Frank) Olson of Crawfordsville, Florida; two nieces, two nephews, several great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great nieces, with many other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for James C. Baker will be conducted Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 2:00 pm (CST) in the chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Cave Springs Cemetery

Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.campbell-new.com

James Cooper Baker