Nathan Glenn Baker, 52, of Morganton, passed away at home and went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Nathan was born on August 21, 1971, in Burke County, the only son of Patsy Swink Baker and the late Glenn Baker. He was a Christian man that loved the Lord and a member of Burkemont Baptist Church. He was also ordained and served as a deacon and enjoyed using his talents, especially singing in the choir and the men’s quartet. His passion for church work was his participation in the church’s annual Easter pageant. Nathan was an avid Star Wars enthusiast and a diehard Pink Floyd fan. He followed many sports and was a huge fan of Michigan football, the Carolina Tarheels, and the Edmonton Oilers.
In addition to his father, Nathan is preceded in passing by his grandparents, Joseph and Ruby Swink and McKinley and Ruth Baker.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Melissa “Missy” Baker; mother, Patsy Baker; brothers-in-law, Michael and Lydia Beach and Alan and Phyllis Beach; nephew, Seth and Heather Beach; and a great-niece and great-nephew.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Burkemont Baptist Church at 3:00 PM with Dr. Luke Lane and Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday August 3, 2024, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church Music Department at 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
The family would like to give a special thank you to AMOREM in Valdese, much gratitude especially Nurse Brooke, Kira, and Mary B.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family.
Nathan was a great co worker ,friend and had a beautiful voice and good heart loved his family
Hi Missy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband Nathan my cousin. My thoughts and prayers are with you that God will give you and your family comfort during this very difficult time. I’m so very sorry too that I cannot make it to Nathan’s service, but know this Missy I am going to be there in my thoughts and my love for you my dear cousin through this time. God bless you! Love you cuz!!
So sorry for your loss, he always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him. Sending prayers to your family
I’m so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. I worked at Walmart with him for almost 10 years and every time I saw him he asked about my daughter and my parents. He was an amazing human being and I am keeping Missy and his family in my prayers and thoughts
I enjoyed working with Nathan when I was at Walmart he was such a very sweet caring man he will be missed
Nathan was a great friend to me all through school. It doesn’t seem fair that he’s already gone. You will never meet a nicer person!!
Oh Pat I don’t have the words to say .. so so sorry losing your child is unthinkable no matter what age .. know prayers and going up for you and Missy.. may Gods loving arms comfort you during these days .. big hugs love you sweet friend
Diane Steve Rhodes
I went to school with Nathan and he has always been a kind fellow. He was full of life and always smiling. The Holy Spirit was visible in him. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many.
My condolence to the family, Nate was a sweet guy, with a huge heart. He was one of my favorite people to work with at Walmart. Our good Lord & Savior has gained a beautiful angel soul! God bless to all who knew and loved him.
I just don’t have words, prayers for his family. Nathan was such a wonderful person.
Just to soon classmate…… Class of 1989 Freedom…… Areal food guy always had a smile….. Going to miss seeing him at Walmart……. Love u Buddy
I am so very sorry! I will be praying for you all!
Nathan was one of my favorite people. I LOVED working with him at Walmart. When I didn’t work there anymore he was one of the only ones I would still talk to when I went in there and I always had to get my hug. I hate to hear that he has passed. He will be missed by many. I’ll see you again in heaven Nathan and I’ll be wanting my hug!
Nathan was a very special person and a great prayer warrior he will be missed
My sincere condolences to the family.
Dear Pat and Missy.I know the struggle for you all has been tremendous for some time.Im so glad that the moment Nathan took his last breath here and that wonderful beautiful forever began for him in Heaven. I’m so glad that because of Jesus, that you can meet him again.Im praying for you both and the rest of your family that God hides you under his wings and comforts you as only he can.Many hugs and prayers!
Sorry for your loss. Nathan was a amazing friends and coworker. He will truly be missed. Sending prayers to the family.
Nathan was always so nice when i would go into Walmart . If i had a problem with something like a price match or return he was always there to take care of my concerns. He will be greatly missed and i am praying for comfort for the family. So long my friend until we meet again. Jesus has a new angel in Heaven and he is probably asking him may i help you? He was truly a warrior for Christ.
Darrell Smith
My sweet Daddy loved to hear Nathan sing. Now he’s bellowing his gorgeous voice in Gods Heavenly choir and Daddy’s, no doubt, tapping his toes and praising Jesus right by Nathan’s side. God bless you Missy…this world will be at a loss without Nathan’s infectious smile and beautiful laugh. The Walters and Brocklands families will hold you in constant prayer.
He always had a smile on his face so sorry for your loss praying for each passing day and years to come
Nathan and Missy were much beloved brother and sister in Christ. Nathan will be one of those voices we will hear in the Heavenly Choir when we are welcomed home.
Nathan was a true Walmart family member.
He was an extremely loyal friend and loved by all.
He will truly be missed from the Walmart family.
I worked with Nathan for many years at The Morganton Walmart… Loved Nathan!!! Generally in a pleasant spirits and I remember how much he loved Darth Vader!!! Prayers to the family and friends!!! You will be missed!!! 🙏🙏🙏
What a wonderful soul this man was you will be missed Nathan until we meet again in heaven where I know you will be in the Ngels choir.
A bear hug from my friend Nathan was the best!! Didn’t you love how he would call out your name when he saw you!? Nahan always had kind words to go with his uplifting, encouraging attitude. He will be greatly missed.
Missy and Patsy, continued prayers and love to you both.
Nathan was a great friend and co-worker. Was always a good day at wal-mart when I got to work with him. Customers would always get us mixed us asking about my brother. I am so glad I got to know you and you was part of my life. Thank you brother for helping me see things in a different view, helping pray about things and most of all for being a GREAT friend. You will be missed Love you brother
I had the pleasure of working with Nathan at Walmart for a long time and let me tell you, he was the sweetest soul. He loved making people laugh and he did the greatest Bob Dylan impression I swear I’ve ever heard. He will truly be missed.
We are heartbroken regarding Nathan’s passing… He is definitely with Jesus and singing in the choir!!
We express love to Missy and Patsy
Sincerely, Bruce and Maretta Hamrick
Missy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Nathan was the sweetest boy! I know he was a man but I remember him when Steve and I first came to Burkemont. Such a loving soul. And that voice! We will never forget him. Our prayers go out to you Missy and Patsy. I know your hearts are broken. He’s with his dad Glen now singing praises to the Lord.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Nathan. We worked together at Walmart and enjoyed many talks about Jesus and his upcoming events at Burkemont Church. He was proud of his church and church family. He always had a smile on his face. Praying that God will send you the comfort in which you are going to need in the coming days.
Missy I am so sorry to hear of Nathan’s passing. Praying God’s peace & comfort over you in the days ahead. I am thankful that we have the assurance that he is with Jesus and we will see him again one day.
I just recently learned of Nathan’s passing. We went to school and church together for as far back as I can remember. We competed against each other in band, going back and forth with chair seating in the clarinet section. He was a kind soul always. He stopped me every time he saw me in WalMart when I would come home for visits, always with a smile and asking about my daughter. Sending you much love Missy, he loved you with every ounce he had.
Missy, I am so sorry to hear about Nathan’s passing. He was an absolute sweet person and a joy to be around. For years, anytime we went into Walmart, from the old store to the new, he always had a smile on his face and a hug for my girls! My oldest would always ask if we could go see him. He made our day!! We will forever be missed!