Yates Lynn Baker

Yates Lynn Baker, 85, of Morganton, NC passed away July 3, 2024.

Yates was born in Morganton, NC on June 29, 1939 to the late McKinley and Ruth Whitener Baker.

In addition to his late parents, Yates was preceded in death by his sons, Randy Lynn Baker and Timothy Yates Baker; ex-wife, Eula Baker; siblings, Cleta Franklin, Lucille Baker, Hubert Baker, Gene Baker, Glen Baker, Arlene Rowe, Tate Baker, Reba Dandridge, Romilda Brittain, Paul Baker, and Clarice Burns.

Yates loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Morganton. He worked at Drexel Heritage for over 40 years. He loved gardening and canning, and he was well known for his pickled Beets. He loved to cook and everyone loved his chicken-n-dumplings. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR. Chase Elliott was his favorite driver of many.

He is survived by his daughter, Veda Walker (Allen); grandchildren, Macy Walker, Josh Baker (Heather), Kattie Shivick, Duel Baker (Yakelin), and Nicholas Baker; great-grandchildren, Rylee Baker, Maverick Baker, Jameson Shivick, Larson Baker, and Wrenley Baker; siblings, James Baker, Diane Rogers, Ray Baker, and Nancy Causby; and many nieces and nephews who he loved very much. Yates loved his neighbors, especially Wesley and Jennie Chester. Wesley had become like a son to Yates in the last 16 years.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Yates' neighbors, David and Cindy Keys for always looking out for him and to Ray Smith, his best friend for 50 years, who helped take care of his garden when Yates became ill. The family can't thank him enough. They would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Amorem Hospice for the compassion shown to Yates.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Dr. Danny Emory bringing the message.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.