Kenneth Wyatt Baker

Kenneth Baker, 47 of Ft. Blackmore, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday night, April 14, 2016 following a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) He was a lifelong resident of Scott County where he loved to go camping and spending time in his cabin. Kenny was of the Baptist faith. He proudly participated in ALS research in Lexington, Kentucky He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Baker and his grandmother, Evelyn Baker. Survivors include his loving wife, Cynthia Gillenwater Baker of the home; his kids; Mkaila Brooks, Joseph Williams, Brittany Moss; his mother, Stella Hall Baker; brothers, John Hall, Junior Baker, Bruce Baker; sister, Elizabeth Stallard; step-daughter & caregiver, Misty Gilliam; step-son: Anthony Begley: along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, with Pastor Danny Darnell, officiating. Music will be provided by Kasey Brooks. Burial will follow at Hall Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, VA with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Baker family.