Deputies seeking public help in locating missing man last seen in January

Thomas William Baker, 55, was last seen at a home in the Paris, Tenn. area on January 11 by a family member.
Thomas William Baker(Henry County Sheriff's Office)
Published: Feb. 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM CST

PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating a man who was reported missing and has not been seen since last month.

Thomas William Baker, 55, was last seen at a home in the Paris, Tenn. area on Jan. 11 by a family member. HCSO said what he was last seen wearing and if he left with anyone is currently unknown at this time.

Baker is 6′2″ tall, weighs 285lbs with short brown hair and brown eyes. He has connections to Paris, Benton and Shelby Counties along with Virginia and Illinois.

"Thomas William Baker is not in any kind of trouble. We are needing to do a welfare check on him to assure he is physically ok and not missing," HCSO said.

Anyone with information regarding Baker or his whereabouts is asked to contact HCSO at 731-642-1672.