Dennis Randall " Randy" Baker

Dennis Randall "Randy" Baker, age 61, a resident of Hamilton, Missouri passed away at his residence, Hamilton, Missouri, on Friday, September 10, 2010. He was born on April 16, 1949, the son of Fred and Destia (Messer) Baker in Norton, Virgina. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan by Ursula and Bob Messer, his grandparents. He lived most of his life there where he learned to love bird songs and to train animals. He relocated to Houston, Texas. On February 14, 1993, he married Barbara Ellis. She survives of the home. He is also survived by one step-daughter Sylvia Nikes of Portland, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents. Randy loved life and had a good sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, and uncle. He will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Breckenridge, Missouri on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call after 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Monday at the Pitts Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Missouri. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Breckenridge, Missouri. Online condolences may be left at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Pitts Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Missouri.