VERLIN EUGENE BAKER

Verlin Eugene Baker, 60, of Big Stone Gap, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va.

He was an owner/operator of a landscaping and mowing service. He loved hunting and fishing. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Austin Eugene Baker.

Surviving are his son, Kevin Eugene Baker and wife, Katie, Bridgewater, Va.; grandchildren, Willow Baker and Kimble Baker; his mother, Eileen Rogers Baker; sister, Angela Darlene Constant and husband, Jim, Danville, WV; and nephews, Eric and Evan Constant, Danville, WV.

A special thanks for the love and care shown by his friends, Amy Parsons, Hunter Parsons, Jordan Parsons and Riley Parsons.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, April 27, at Gilliam Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 7 pm with Pastor Wayne Thomas officiating.

Burial was at 12 pm on Wednesday, April 28 in the Baker Family Cemetery, Cliff Mountain community of Duffield.

Pallbearers were be: Patrick Thomas, Chris Rogers, Hunter Parsons, Eric Constant, Jordan Parsons and Tony Baker.

To view the obituary online and offer condolences, please visit www.gilliamfuneralhome.com.

Gilliam Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve Mr. Baker’s family.