Rev. Kenneth “Kenny” Walton Baker, 73, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Ernest Arch Baker and Rachel Whisnant Baker.
Rev. Baker was currently serving as pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church in Valdese and had previously pastored at North Morganton Baptist Church, Liberty Baptist Church in Candler, and Pineola Baptist Church. He was also a former associate pastor at El Bethel Baptist Church.
Kenny enjoyed mowing grass for everyone and taking walks. He also enjoyed sports, especially anything involving his grandchildren. His true loves in life were his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his beloved family to whom he was devoted.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary Sue Hamrick Baker; children, Kacee Baker Stroupe and husband, Doug, and Adam Walton Baker and wife, Samantha; grandchildren, Kerrigan Stroupe Langley and husband, Dawson, Kennedy Stroupe, Peyton Baker, Ambria Baker, Savia Baker, and Maverick Baker; brother, Leonard E. Baker; and several extended family members.
In addition to his parents, Rev. Baker was preceded in death by his first wife, Christy “Robin” Baker; and a sister-in-law, Freida Baker.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Lakeview Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Ron Burgett and Rev. David Bean officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Baptist Church, 4744 Lakeview Acres Road, Valdese, NC 28690 or to Fruitland Baptist Bible College, 1455 Gilliam Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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He was a true friend great pastor. When Taylor was born he came to the hospital everyday and held her she was tiny but he would hold her. Love your laugh Kenny. Great Dad, husband and pawpaw ! Hes with our Lord and Savior. I miss your sermons. Love all your family , they are in my heart and prayers! Love always Adela Brown
Kenny will be so deeply missed by so many. What a great Christian Godly man that I called a true friend. My prayers are will all of you. I know Kenny loved all of his family so much. He talked about his children and grandchildren all the time and Loved his precious wife Sue. When I was going to North Morganton Baptist Church is when I became friends with Kenny and Robin. We always talked about our families and how I had named our daughter Kacie after his Daughter. Please know my prayers are with all of you.🙏🙏