Hillis Earl Baker of rural Memphis died Friday March 9 2007 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Baker the son of Winnie E. Baker and Verna Thompson Baker was born on March 6 1917 on his parents farm north of Memphis. He attended Memphis Schools and joined his father in farming. Hillis operated a livestock and grain farm north of Memphis all of his life. His roots grow deep in Scotland County. He owned at the time of his death the farm that was purchased by his grandfather in the 1890s.Hillis married Geraldine Jerri Blaine on October 5 1940. He and Jerri are the parents of two children Judy Prada and Ron Baker. Other than for a period of time in the Army during World War II Mr. Baker lived his entire life in Scotland County. He was an active member of First Christian Church in Memphis all of his life and was for many years a deacon and trustee. He was also involved in many community organizations including two terms as a member of the Board of Scotland County Memorial Hospital 40 years as the Secretary of the Scotland County Rural Fire Association and many years as a member of the Scotland County Fair Board.