Truman Lee Baker

Truman Lee Baker, son to the late Truman Jesse and Veva Lee Lancaster Baker was born on July 27, 1935 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on November 23, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

He married Cynthia C. Wise on May 22, 1955 and she survives of the home.

Truman was a former Riverboat Pilot for Ingram Barge. He was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Commerce.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia Baker of Scott City; a son, Rich (Carolyn) Baker of Hokah, Minnesota; two daughters, Becky (Mike) Petitt and Tracey (Tom) Gilmer both of Scott City; eight grandchildren, Misty (Steve) Balley, Richard (Kaitlen) Baker, Jr., Nicole (Bret) Roedel, Michael and Mark Petitt, Tommy, Tim and Taylor Gilmer; seven great-grandchildren, Dylan, Chad, Lexie, Caitlynn, Richie III, Adriana and Bailey.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles “Buck” Baker.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from Noon – 2:00 pm at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral service will then be conducted at 2:00 pm at the chapel with Rev. Michael Woods officiating. Burial will take place at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City.