Samuel Merrill Baker

Samuel Merrill Baker finally got to behold the one he’s served for so long. He entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Merrill was a member of Mt Sinai Baptist church where he served faithfully as a deacon for 52 years. Merrill was a huge prayer warrior and influence on so many lives. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Gladys Baker, his daughters Tammy Duncan (Kenny) of Liberty, and Tina Hudson (Eddie) of Easley, his 4 grandchildren, Rebecca Shook (Jonathan) of Waterloo, Brent Hudson (Danae) of Pickens, Caitlyn Reece (EJ) of Pickens and Bethany Duncan of Liberty, as well as his 5 great grandchildren Jacob Shook, Cooper Shook, Logan Hudson, Kennedy Hudson, and Case Reece. He is also survived by his brother Donnie Baker (Jean) of Easley, and his 3 sisters Joyce Jewell (Floyd) of Six Mile, Doris Bolding of Easley and Connie Baker of Liberty.

Merrill was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Leecie Baker, his 2 brothers Charles Baker and Jimmy Baker, 2 granddaughters Kelli and October Hudson, as well as 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Pickens with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, masks are encouraged and social distancing will be observed during the visitation and funeral service.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 18, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers we are asking for donations to be sent to the Tabernacle Children's Home; 3931 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611