William "Bill" Wayne Baker

William "Bill" Wayne Baker, 83, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on April 2, 1943, in Williford, Arkansas to the late Edward and Florence Baker.

Bill loved his family, his church, Greensboro Road Church of Christ, and the game of golf. He made many friends on the golf course during his lifetime. Bill retired from Cotton Belt/Union Pacific Railroad after a lifelong career as an engineer.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Linda Baker; his brothers, Jim Baker and Bob Baker; and his great-granddaughter, Isabelle Rae Pinarski.

He leaves behind 3 children and their families: Keith (Denilla) Baker, Cindy (Allen) Craig, Michael (Lisa) Baker; 5 grandchildren: Taylor (Kayla) Baker, Hayley (Nick) Pinarski, Sophie (Caleb) Howse, Sam (Ashley) Craig, and Jess Craig and his sweet great-grandkids: Cooper, Mack, Maisie, and Rhodes.

Graveside service will be Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Jerry Parker officiating.

For lasting memorials, please consider Izzy's Rae of Light, 7877 Hyman Drive, Bartlett, TN 38133. Izzy's Rae of Light was created in memory of Bill's late great-granddaughter to assist parents experiencing infant loss.