James Patrick "Big Pat" Baker, Sr.

James Patrick Baker Sr., age 80, of Covington, Tennessee passed away on Friday September 28, 2018. James was born October 27, 1937 in Cordova, TN to the late William Herman and Eunice Jewel Redditt Baker. He was retired from the Shelby County Penal Farm, Germantown Police Department and as a Car Salesman. Mr. Baker was a Baptist and enjoyed horseback riding, chickens and gardening.

He is survived by his wife; Marsha Ann Knowton Baker, daughters; Deborah Lynn Savage (Rick), Cynthia Dianne Marshall, Mary Louise Pittman (David), Sylvia Annette Baker, Son; James Patrick Baker, Jr. (Beth), stepsons; Jimly Ross Alphin (LaNell), Terry Nathan Alphin (Charlene), fourteen grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday, October 1, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Collierville Funeral Home, 534 West Poplar, Collierville, TN 38017. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM.