Curtis Ray Baker, 25, Republic, MO, passed away January 10, 2014. He was born January 2, 1989. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hightower and Marjorie. He is survived by the love of his life, Kristina Carey; son, Landon, both of Republic, MO; siblings, Alicia Hightower and Weston Baker, both of Sparta, MO; mother-in-law, Michelle Carey; brothers-in-law, Michael Carey and Dakota; and many loving family members and friends. Visitation will be from 4-6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 14, in the Immanuel Baptist Church, 135 Jones Road, Ozark, MO, 65721 (4 miles south of Nixa off of HWY 160, just past the Finley River Bridge). Funeral services will also be in the church at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January, 15, with burial following in the Sparta Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield. The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers. Donations may be made to Immanuel Baptist, PO Box 14, Nixa, MO 65714 or directly to the family c/o Michelle Carey, PO Box 195, Republic, MO 65738.