Some words by Kara, his daughter: "It is with a heavy heart I tell you that he went to be with Jesus yesterday afternoon. At this time we are only having a graveside service. We may have a "Gowing Away" party but nothing planned yet for that. The Graveside service information is as follows, this is funeral arrangements for Butch Baker: Danny Baker will meet with anyone who wishes to attend grave/ side services at Shackalford funeral home, 201 south main st. In Middleton, Tn. At 11:30 leaving from there at 12:15 for Rodgers Springs Church of Christ which is 335 old Rodgers Springs rd. in Middleton, th. services at 1:00 pm. Closed casket serv. it's about 60 miles from Mphs. Note from Danny Baker: "if you think this is short notice, think about the family". R.I.P. Butch Baker, he will truely missed. As Butch Baker would say, God Bless."
I remember some interesting chats with Butch via FB. A while ago for example we got in touch (Ray Gann was involved as well) for a good and interesting chattering about the '91 Europeant Tour, especially the show in Geneva, Switzerland on 28. February 1991....I will miss his comments.....and his: "God Save Us. BB"
RIP Butch! Thomas
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I never met him myself (he never came to the UK, at least not with Jerry). Interestingly, he replaced James Burton in 1986... and was replaced by James Burton in 1992!