Licensed Staff

All of our licensed funeral directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practice and are committed to ensuring that we’ve attended to all of your needs to exacting detail. Our dedication to the Johnson City and Washington County community—as well as the genuine compassion, guidance and support we offer to families during a difficult time—is part of what makes Morris-Baker the most trusted funeral home since 1915.

T. Preston McKee II, President & Funeral Director Email: prestonmckee@morrisbaker.com Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Preston is a third generation funeral director.  He is a lifelong Johnson City resident and the son of Tom McKee and Harriet Baker. He is married to Shuly Cawood. Preston graduated from Science Hill High School in 1991 and the University of the South in 1995. He is a former Chair of the Johnson City Area United Way Board of Directors, former member of its Executive Committee. He also served as the 2002 Allocations Committee Chair as well as Chair of Johnson City's  2005 United Way Campaign.  Preston also formerly served on the Johnson City Salvation Army Advisory Board. He is currently a member of the Johnson City Evening Rotary Club and the United Way of Washington County, TN Board of Directors.

Harriet E. Baker, Funeral Director and Insurance Agent Email: harrietbaker@morrisbaker.com Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Harriet is a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City.  She is a 1960 graduate of Science Hill High School and a 1965 graduate of East Tennessee State University.  She is a member and former elder of the session of First Presbyterian Church, Elizabethton. Harriet is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Johnson City - Washington County Area United Way and Girls Inc.  She has also been active in Habitat for Humanity and the Johnson City Arts Council.  She is an avid gardener and a member of the Watauga Rose Society.  Harriet has four children: Lauren Kenny, Todd, Preston, and Valerie McKee. Harriet also has seven grandchildren.

Calvin W. James, Operations Manager, Funeral Director, & Embalmer Email: calvinjames@morrisbaker.com Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Calvin is a Paintsville, Kentucky, native who has lived in Johnson City since joining  Morris-Baker in 1999.  He is a graduate of Paintsville High School and the Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville, Indiana.  Calvin is a member of Heritage Baptist Church, where he assists with youth activities and plays both basketball and softball.  Calvin has been involved with the Jaycees, Masons, and Lions Club, and is also a former Sunday School Director.  He is an avid magician who specializes in working with children. Calvin is married to the former Margie Alexander, and they are the parents of two daughters, Samantha and Andrea.

Timothy R. Lee, Funeral Director & Embalmer Email: timlee@morrisbaker.com Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Tim is a native of Lynch, Kentucky.  He has been with Morris-Baker since relocating to Johnson City in 1984.  He is a graduate of the Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville, Indiana.  Tim and his family are members of River of Life Church, Piney Flats.  He has been active in youth sports by coaching tee-ball, Little League baseball, and soccer.  Tim is married to the former Vicky Howard, and they are the parents of two children, Tara and Sean, and four grandchildren.

Greg A. Harris, Funeral Director & Apprentice Embalmer Email: gregharris@morrisbaker.com Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Greg is a native of Erwin, Tennessee, and was educated in the Unicoi County School System. He attended East Tennessee State University and began his funeral career in 1997. Greg joined the Morris-Baker staff in 2003 and has since earned his Funeral Director's license. He is a member of the Johnson City Masonic Lodge 486 and is married to the former Martha Ledford. They are the proud parents of one daughter, Olivia, and a son, Gregory Alan. They attend Walnut Christian Church.

Jennifer Skinto, Funeral Director / Embalmer Email: jennifer@morrisbaker.com Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Jennifer R. Skinto is a Pensacola, Florida native who moved to Johnson City from Shelby, NC. Jennifer obtained her degree in Funeral Service Education at Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2008 and joined the Morris-Baker family in July, 2011 as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Jennifer is an avid animal lover and a member of Therapy Dogs International with her therapy dog Dakota. She enjoys water sports, spending time with family and friends, is a Zumba enthusiast, and her favorite color is pink.

Stephen R. Mize, Funeral Director / Embalmer

Anthony Harris, Funeral Director / Embalmer Email: anthonyharris@morrisbaker.com Anthony is a native of Chilhowie, Virginia and currently lives in Bristol, Tennessee. Anthony is a graduate of Chilhowie High School, attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and graduated from John Tyler Community College in Richmond, Virginia, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major in Funeral Service and with Magna Cum Laude Honors. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Anthony joined the Morris-Baker Funeral Home staff in 2010. Anthony is an ordained minister, a TSSAA high school basketball official, an avid Virginia Tech football fan, and an Orange and Maroon Hokie Club Member. Anthony is married to the former Sarah McCracken and they attend South Bristol United Methodist Church.  "I look at funeral business as a ministry and one that God called me to many years ago. I look forward to serving the families of Johnson City and the surrounding Tri-Cities area."