Jimmy Dale Baker age 63, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Clintwood. He was born in Wise, Virginia on November 19, 1956.  He was raised in Clintwood, however, he lived most of his adult life in Florida. Jimmy Dale returned to Clintwood about fifteen months ago, since the nursing homes in his area of Florida had been destroyed by Hurricane Michael. Many family members still live in the Clintwood area, so he chose to be near them.

Jimmy Dale was preceded in death by his parents, James Baker and Clara Baker Mayfield; stepfather, Howard Mayfield; his brother, Virgil Baker; 2 sisters, Judy Baker Seaver and Jeannie Lori Baker.

Survivors include his only child, Emily Elizabeth Hodges and Justin; 3 grandchildren, Chloe, Brodie and Sadie Hodges of Panama City Florida; 4 sisters, Lucille Mullins, Polly Phipps and Leon of Panama City Florida, Ruth Barnes and Don of Clintwood, Debbie Hampton and Rick of Pound, Virginia; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jimmy Dale attended school in Clintwood and studied welding in Wise. He worked for over twenty years for Steel City in Panama City, Florida, as a fabricator and was highly respected for his work. His greatest passion in life was his music and he was an accomplished musician, playing keyboard and guitar, singing and writing music. As the baby of the family, he was loved and spoiled and was especially close to his niece near his age, who shared his love for music. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Rest in peace baby brother. See you soon in the resurrection.

Visitation will be held at Clintwood Funeral Home from 6 to 7 pm, Sunday, September 20 ^th , with a short service to follow. Burial will be Monday, September 21 ^st , at the Mullins Cemetery, Longs Fork, Clintwood. Family will meet at Clintwood Funeral Home at 11 am to proceed to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Judes Children's Research Hospital.