LYNDON JACKSON BAKER

Lyndon Jackson Baker, 57, of Pound, entered peacefully into eternity Monday June 21, 2021.

  Lyndon was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a dedicated family man and a tireless worker. Lyndon worked for short time in  the mines, but most of his working life he was the owner/operator of  Mill Creek Wedges, Inc. where they did everything from logging and hauling timber to a lumber mill where they produce everything from cap wedges and mining timbers to lumber and wood siding. He oversaw every step in the process. He was a fair man to work for, he  believed in an honest wage for an honest days work, but he expected you to work as hard as he did. Lyndon also ran the Mill Creek Sportsman Club. He was an avid gun collector, hunter and fisherman. 

He loved shooting matches and turkey shoots.  

Lyndon was very patriotic, he loved his country and was a huge supporter of Donald Trump. He loved going to restaurants of any kind. He always had a grin on his face and a story to tell. Lyndon  was more than willing to help anyone he could. He was a gentle giant when it came to his family. He cared for and protected his wife and girls. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grand kids and spoiling them every chance he got.

Lyndon was preceded on death by his mother Pauline Beverly Eaton; his father Delbert Smith; a sister Kathy Baker; a brother Michael Smith; and his maternal grandparents Walter and Elizabeth Smith Beverly.

Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years Tammy (Mullins) Baker; his daughters Amber Crowder and husband Gabe of Blountville, TN, Brianna Baker of Bristol, VA, Kaitlyn Lasher and husband Joe of Nashville, TN and Shae Woodby and husband Cody of Pound; grandchildren Reigan Hope Graham, Lilly Faith Graham, Mason Wade Ratliff and Cohen Augustus Woodby; sisters Teresa Logan and husband Dennis of Pound, Gail McGhee and husband Rod of Kingsport, TN, Donna Lawson and husband Louna H. of Coeburn, Debbie Bright and husband Roy of Big Stone Gap and Clara House of Kentucky; step-sister Sherry Browning and husband Marvin of Pound; step-father Buford Baker and wife Rita of Coeburn; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his crew at Mill Creek; and a host of friends and loved ones.    

Funeral services were conducted at 7 pm Thursday June 24 in the Baker Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family received friends from 5 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am Friday June 25 at the Baker Family Cemetery in the Mill Creek section of Pound where Gabe Crowder, Joe Lasher, Cody Woodby, Letcher Lee, Travis Lee, Caleb Anderson and Chris Anderson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Mill Creek Wedges, Inc. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10 am. 

Baker Funeral Home of Pound is serving the family of Lyndon Jackson Baker.