Mr. Tony Earl Baker, age 53 of Talking Rock, passed away Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.

Mr. Baker was born on October 31st, 1968 in Ellijay to the late Earl Baker and Brenda Hughes Baker. He was a dedicated Georgia Bulldogs fan. Mr. Baker is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his son, Eric Baker; brother, Johnny Hughes; sister, Diane Defoor of New York; and grandson, Easton Baker also survives.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 28th from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the funeral home. After, Mr. Baker will be cremated and interred in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bernhardt Funeral Home at 163 River St. Ellijay, GA 30540 to help with expenses. The family respectfully asks that no food be brought to the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.