This is Max Locato. Linville Baker preached for 40 years in the small towns of Texas. His final years

brought some health challenges, and he chose to retire at the age of 65. He spent his final

earthly day with his brother Loras on his recently acquired 150 undeveloped ranchland acres. As the sun set, Laris headed home,

leaving Linville alone. Linville had a heart attack. He knew there wasn't time for first responders

to reach him. He sat down near a grove of oak trees and removed his boots.

He lay back on the ground with arms outstretched and faced toward heaven and died.

His son-in-law found him with peace written all over his face. Linville understood he was about

to step onto holy ground, so he removed his

boots and entered paradise.