Elbert Baker Jr.

Born in Manchester, TN on May 19, 1933

Departed on April 24, 2014 and resided in Nashville, TN

Elbert "Bud" Walker Baker, Jr., 80, of Nashville, TN, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, due to complications from surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Baker is survived by his devoted wife June of 58 years, daughters Mary Catherine McClellan (David), and Phyllis Vandewater (David); and five grandchildren; Gray, Alex and Carter McClellan, Emily and Sydney Vandewater.

He was born in May, 1933 to Elbert W. Baker, Sr. and Mary McDonald Baker.

He graduated from Central High School in Manchester, TN class of 1951 and from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, 1956. He served two years in the navy in Norfolk, VA.

Dr. Baker was a member of the Nashville Dental Society (Past President), Tennessee Dental Association, American Dental Association, Greater Nashville Dental Study Group, American College of Dentists-Fellow, International College of Dentists, former Board of Governors' National Alumni Association - University of Tennessee. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

He had a passion for treating the dental needs of the mentally handicapped and those with special needs. His love for these patients was boundless. "Poppy" delighted in spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed all sports, hiking, gardening and bird watching.

A special thanks to Dr. David Huneycutt, Dr. Jackson Wray and the cardiac care team at Centennial Hospital for their care and support.

Visitation will be from 2:00-3:30PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 27th. A service will follow at 4:00PM. A private family burial will be held on Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the Interfaith Dental Clinic or Covenant Presbyterian Church. Honorary poll bearers: Dr. Zachary Adkins, Dr. William Bradford, Dr. Robert Edwards, Mr. Carl Estes, Dr. Matthias Gorham, Dr. Charles Harbison of Memphis, TN, Mr. Fredd Holiday, Dr. Gerald Jones of Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Calvin Johnson, Mr. Edd Lancaster, Dr. J. Howard McClain of Memphis, TN, Dr. John Payne, Mr. John Stokes, Dr. William Thetford, Dr. James Wert.