Ricky Arthur Baker, age 58, of Knob Noster passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born June 5, 1963 in Plattsburg, NY the son of Arthur Baker and Peggy (Keyes) St. Clair.

On July 30, 2005, he and Connie Lou Olinger were united in marriage in Warrensburg.

Ricky was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and American Legion Riders Chapter 131. He served 24 years in the United States Air Force and retired in 2005 as a Master Sergeant at Whiteman Air Force Base, then returning to Whiteman as a civilian worker for the last 15 years.

Ricky was a hard worker whether on the job or at home and always tried his best to solve problems. His latest passion was learning to sail, but also included motorcycles, hunting for Bigfoot, beekeeping (which he had to give up due to an allergic reaction), and watching his 300+ pine tree forest grow.

Ricky is survived by his wife Connie Baker; his daughter Leanna (Robert) Larson; his step sons Sean Knox and Trevor Knox; his grandson Caiden Simmons; his granddaughter Sierra Knox; a brother Danny Baker (Kristi Rogers); and a sister Lynn McCarty (Doug Powers); his mother Peggy St. Clair; and his step father Johnny St. Clair. He will be greatly missed by their dogs, Glock, LuLu, Val, Freckles, and Poco. In addition, he will be missed by many extended family and friends both near and far.

He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Baker; and a brother Jack Baker.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23 at the Missouri Veteran Cemetery in Higginsville.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Legion Riders or the Grandchildren's Education Fund with checks made payable to Connie Baker and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.

One of his favorite quotes and pieces of advice was "never say I can't, but how can I?"