Brighton - BILLY JACK BAKER, 79, passed away March 10, 2014 at home after a long illness. Mr. Baker was a 1953 graduate of Whitehaven High School and a retired employee of Memphis, Light, Gas & Water. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmette Leo Baker; his mother Eula Mae Baker and his brother Norman Glenn Baker. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Rheba Baker; one son, Scotty Baker of Olive Branch, MS; one daughter, Lisa Maynard of Union City, TN; two brothers, Bob Baker of Lakeland, TN and Ron Baker of Hernando, MS; one sister, Patricia Chatwin of Horn Lake, MS; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12 - 2 p.m. Friday, March 14 at Forest Hill South with funeral services following at 2 p.m.

Forest Hill South Funeral Home 901-346-3250