Rich Hill man recovering from June 8 explosion

Saturday, June 13, 2009
By Steve Moyer - Herald-Tribune

Rich Hill, Mo. -- A gas leak is suspected in the explosion of a house June 8 that severely injured a Rich Hill man, Jack Allen Baker. Baker walked into his home at approximately 9 p.m. on East Chestnut in Rich Hill, lit a cigarette and his house exploded around him.

Baker was transported to Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Baker has burns over 37 percent of his body and remains in stable condition and is expected to require a two-month stay to recuperate.

His cousin, Twila Morrow, who works at the Nevada Daily Mail, is seeking help for the family and the expenses they will bear in the coming months. Baker's family will be traveling back and forth to visit him.

"Your prayers and donations will be greatly appreciated," Morrow said. "His mother and sister have a van to go back and forth but they just can't afford all the gas and other expenses, they really add up."

Morrow can be reached at (417) 684-7190 or cards and donations may be sent to: Twila Morrow, 1123 East Walnut, Nevada, Mo. 64772.

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The phone number to reach Twila is 417-684-7196

-- Posted by twiladawn42 on Sat, Jun 13, 2009, at 7:47 AM

TWILA YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR ANY HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW I WILL BE PRAYING FOR JACK

LOVE YA

-- Posted by janetmills66 on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, at 12:51 AM

I spoke with Jack Allens mom Freda Baker and she said her son is holing in there. He has such severe burns on his arms, face and chest. Jack took some breaths on his own. Both arms had to be cut to relieve the swelling. This family is in desperate need of funds to help them with travel to the Hospital, his mom is tired and worn out mentally and physically. This family would appreciate our help in this matter. Thank You and God Bless Twila Morrow

-- Posted by twiladawn42 on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, at 11:44 AM

Don't know if he has Medicaid, but KU Med Center is one of the few hospitals, that won't accept it.

-- Posted by sam floor on Mon, Jun 15, 2009, at 9:11 PM