Samuel Joseph Baker
1982 - 2003
Samuel Joseph Baker
1982 - 2003
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Samuel Baker Obituary
Funeral: 3 p.m. Thursday at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 7300 S. Cooper and T.O. Harris, near Mansfield. Burial: To follow in Rehoboth Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel, 4216 South Bowen Road in Arlington.
Samuel was born July 16, 1982, in Fort Worth, the son of Steven and Sharon Hill Baker of Mansfield. He graduated from Mansfield High School and was attending Tarrant County College. He also worked at Image Photography with his mother. Samuel was a member of the UTA Anime Group and will be dearly missed by his close friends who shared his hobbies and interests.
Survivors: Parents, Steve and Sharon Baker; sister, Sarah Stevenson and husband, Jeffrey, of St. Louis, Mo.; grandparents, Joe and Gertie Hill of Winnsboro and Maxine White of Overton; aunt and uncles, Cheryl Hill Talley and Joe Hill of Winnsboro, Ron Hill of Arlington and G. F. Baker of Alvarado; and cousins and other extended family from the Metroplex.
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Thomas Pulse
September 18, 2003
Sam,
U will be greatly missed by all. I am glad and proud that I had the chance to know u.
Lee Ann and Corey Wilson
September 8, 2003
It's amazing how you can learn so much from someone in such a short period of time. Our prayers are with all of you, Sue, Steve, Sarah, and Jeff
Love, Corey, Lee Ann, and Landon
Burke Rukes
September 8, 2003
To Sam's friends and family:
I didn't know Sam in person (although I'm fairly local), but I did correspond with him via email when I was running Mecha Domain (known as MAHQ today). He was a very friendly guy who put in a lot of hard work to help me both before and after I had retired from running the site. It's very sad to see such a young fan leave us, but we shall all keep Sam alive in our thoughts and memories. All hands, salute to exZERO!
John Hibberd
September 7, 2003
Godspeed exZERO.
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Christopher Foster
September 4, 2003
Unbeleivable. It's been a long time since I've had any contact with Sam. But there was a time on Gundam message boards where I argued with him constantly whether it be over his Onion-style Gundam parody and my intent on being fecesious and nitpick grammar(as a joke), the worth of G-Saviour as a coaster, or arguing over the merits of the Guncannon in Zeonic Front and his annoyance that he wanted to shelve the game forever never to play again but couldn't yet, I still remember those fondly, and remember being accosted frequently.
But still I remember him fondly, always with valuable incite, always someone whose incite I wanted to know.
The man was bright and he was witty and he will be sorely missed. Neither the online Gundam community nor the world as a whole will be the same without him.
Brenden J Velazquez
September 1, 2003
You know, you go on a site and you never really think about all the hard work people put into it. You come and look at the pictures and all the information on it, but rarely does your mind go out to think about the guy who went searching for those pics. Who went to the trouble and took time out of his day to bring us, the viewers, something that we love. As a fellow Gundam fan, I like to thank you Sam for all the hard work you have placed into bringing the world of Gundam closer to all of us. The passing of someone is never easy and though it may pain us, try to remember the person for all the good things they were. Though I never got the chance to meet or talk to Sam, I will remember him for the person who helped me get a better understanding of gundam as well as helping me with pics for my fanfics.
This Gundam Seed song Moment which I'm listening to now goes out to Sam, his family, and friends. Bless you all.
Maria (Miyuki-chan)
August 31, 2003
Sam Baker aka exZERO, I didn't know you in person, but I've just learnt about your death, through the MAHQ. I'm very repentant about not talking much to you in the Gundam.com forums, and even more since I thought back then that you were a good person, and should've done so. I'm sorry, and I honestly hope you rest in peace.
Isaac
August 31, 2003
God be with you all.
Joel Levin
August 29, 2003
Dear Sharon & Steve,
Our thoughts are with you in your time of great sorrow. As parents of two twenty-somethings, we can appreciate the the joy that you did experience over Samuel's lifetime. We hope you will cherish those memories.
God bless you.
Bonnie & Joel Levin
Drew Letasse
August 29, 2003
Its sad for anyone young like him to have to go so soon. I never really knew him, but I'd admired his MAHQ work and as a constant MAHQ visitor he will surely be missed.
Let the fallen be guided, blessed and peace be
Tammy & Dave Stroup
August 28, 2003
Sarah & family...we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy & Dave Stroup
Erwin Nanez
August 28, 2003
As a lurker on the GML and a big MAHQ fan, I was amazed at Sam's diligence with his contributions to the global Gundam fan community.
His loss, at such a young age, will be deeply felt. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
To you exZERO... Sieg Zeon!
Alpha Aziel
August 28, 2003
He was a great asset to the Gundam fan community. So sorry to see him go. Never really knew him though, but appreciated all his contributions on MAHQ. but it's sad when someone so young passes on.
Condolences from all of us here.
Scott Steedman
August 27, 2003
I'm sorry that you had to experience the terrible loss, my prayers go out to you Mr. and Mrs. Baker, and to you Jessica.
Jason Reynolds
August 27, 2003
He was a great guy. I will miss seeing his e-mails on the Gundam Mailing list. My condolences and prayers go out to his other friends and his relatives.
Ben Wong
August 27, 2003
a great person... never got the chance to know him personally but will miss him... enjoyed all the lineart he sent to MAHQ.net
Steven L.
August 27, 2003
An intelligent, fun, and nice guy... he was a great man. I chatted quite a bit with him at #mahq. I miss his conversations already. God bless him.
Jack Rockett
August 27, 2003
The loss of a child is the greatest loss for a parent to experience.
Sharon and Steve, this is so difficult for you. Try not to think of his departure but of the angels shouting of his arrival.
I cry for your feelings of loss.
Peace.
sharon baker
August 26, 2003
just a note to all of samuel's friends to let you know how we are so glad to know how much you thought of him and we are so glad to have your prayers and thoughts
we know that he was special and loved by many...thank you all, sam's mom
Barbara Kellum
August 26, 2003
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Baker, i just wanted you to know tha i have been reading the notes about Sam. You must be very proud knowing that he was so well thought of and liked. I am so glad Jessica got to know and come to love him. She and all of your family will have the most precious memories of him. I am so sorry for your loss and know that my prayers are with you and your family and for Jessica. Sincerely, Barbara
Kellum, Jessicas grandmother
Jeff Stevenson
August 25, 2003
I've never lost a brother or a friend. In Samuel, I've lost both.
Chris Guanche
August 25, 2003
Sam...you were a great friend, and I'm going to miss you. Gundam and MAHQ will never be the same without you. Wherever you are now, I hope you're happy and are watching over us.
Gelgoog 'MAHQ Chat'
August 25, 2003
I didnt know sam very well, but I do remember him talking about Mobile Suit Gundam and haro on the MAHQ chat. Im sure he is playing with the haros in heaven. God bless Samuel Joseph Baker, I will miss him.
Ethan Major
August 25, 2003
MAHQ has truly suffered a terrible loss. May God go out to Sam and his family.
Ethan Major
dsch2
August 25, 2003
Gone too soon.
Belphegor
August 25, 2003
As a former member of Gundam and a MAHQ fan, I'm sorry to hear about the loss. My condolonces. He'll sorely be missed.
James Kaleta
August 25, 2003
Run through the universe, Sam.
theodore
August 25, 2003
Im sorry for your lose, he will be remeberd by his contributons on MAHQ. It will make his memery last ferever.
David Andruss
August 25, 2003
I can't profess that I knew Sam very well at all - to me he was exZERO on #MAHQ's chatroom. I might not have known much of anything about him, but we did have many conversations in the channel, and I always admired his wit and intelligence even if we were usually on opposite ends of an arguement.
Jessica, I thought you should know that he spoke of you fondly and often. He was very proud of you and never hesitated to tell the rest of us how great his "Jess" was. I feel absolutely torn for you and for Sam's family. Nothing can ever replace him.. but in the end, you still have memories.
Hold onto them.
-TalonKarrde (#MAHQ)
Ryan Blackwolf
August 25, 2003
I didn't know him, nor have I ever had the pleasure of speaking with him. A man should consider himself lucky to be honored by so many. I lack the words myself. From one who has lost a friend to tragic circumstances, to another, I offer my scincerest condolences.
I'm sure he's incredibly honored to have such friends.
Blackwolf out.
Andrew DaSilva
August 25, 2003
It's a sad, sad day when a friend dies.....I will (and everyone else also) will miss Sam's humor, happiness, and overall joy he shared with everyone. Although this pain is deep, and sincere. I must think about the great times, and hold his image up high, and let it shine. Shine with happiness, joy, humor, and intelligence... All the traits that made Sam great.
Sam - my heart and strength go out to all of your friends, and family, and I'll keep a smile on my face... Just like you would want all of us to do.
Alex Buirch
August 24, 2003
I've never heard of Sam until I saw the message at MAHQ. I'd never heard of his contributes to the site or anything else, yet strangly reading the message effected me. It's truely a loss, it seems he was a great guy. It's sad to lose a fellow Gundam fan, as well, for there are so few of us.
I'm truely and deeply sorry for your loss. My depest appologies for what has happend. I wish his family and friends lots of luck.
God Gundam is watching! :(
Thomas Murtagh
August 24, 2003
A tribute to someone who was truely great. Thanks for what you've done for everyone, no matter how small or indirect the deed. The world is less without you.
James Dabbs
August 24, 2003
I was so sorry to hear about this, i just want to say, Zieg Zeon!
Tanner-Rey Perez
August 24, 2003
I didn't know Samuel too personally, not even really as a friend, but I did remember having great discussion with him on more than a couple of Gundam forums, and appreciated his work on Mahq. His name also was known and respected by alot of people in the Internet community of the fandom.
He'll be missed, no doubt. My condolences
Wesley Tran
August 24, 2003
I never met him, but I heard of him in Gundam sites. I give you my sincerest condolences.
Bjorn Maene
August 24, 2003
i didn't really know the man but from what i read on the site of mahq he must have been a really cool fellow
i know i'm a total stranger but i'm also an anime fan and a great gundam fan so in my own way i will miss him
and i send my sencere sympathy's to his relatives and friends and say as long as we remember him he will never die
good bye to you samuel the world will miss you
Paul McMillen
August 24, 2003
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest sympathies are extended to the Baker family.
Alexander Todia
August 24, 2003
This really does bring tears to my eyes. I enjoyed his work and I always thought he would be contributing to Mahq. Now I wish I knew him personally, even a little.
Mike Clark
August 24, 2003
To Samuel's family:
I was shocked at the news. I had spoken with him a lot at Gundam sites, and he was always understanding and polite. I read the news and couldn't believe it. My condolences and sympathy to his family and friends; I know the pain of losing a loved one. I will hold a moment of silence for myself tonight to remember him. God bless.
Becky Leftwich
August 24, 2003
Dear Sharon and family:
May your loving memories and the happy times you shared together with Samuel comfort you.
In love,
Becky Johnston Leftwich and family
Steve Wilson
August 24, 2003
Dear Family of Sam,
I did not know Sam or have a chance to meet him. But, I can tell that all the things that people say about him, he sounded like a really great person. Even though he lived only to be 21. You gave him the chance to do the things he loved. I know what it is like to lose someone, and I feel deeply sorry for what has happened. For Sam, Rest In Peace my friend. We'll all miss you...
Chris Peterson
August 24, 2003
May the memories of you in our hearts live on forevermore.
Richie Ramos
August 24, 2003
Sam was always one of the people in the internet whom I respected, and it is indeed a great loss to our world - and superior addition to the next - that he has passed on.
I extend the appreciation I had for his personality and his views to his family; he will be missed.
Simon Drandoff
August 24, 2003
I never knew him, but I'm sure that if I did, I would remember nothing but good things about him. All I know are his contributions to mahq.net, and I wish I had known him.
Aaron Baker
August 24, 2003
I'm very sorry for the Bakers loss.
While I'm not related to him and didn't personally know Joseph, I highly enjoyed my discussions with him on the Gundam Mailing List.
He'll be deeply missed. I'll miss his input and thoughts.
John Christensen
August 24, 2003
Sam was a fairly good friend of mine. We'd hang out at every con. I am very saddened by his loss. My the Lord help us all in keeping him alive in our hearts.
Frank & Vicki Hinton
August 23, 2003
The Baker Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this challenging time. Draw support and comfort from the Lord, family, friends, memories, and your hearts.
With Sympathy,
Frank & Vicki Hinton
Forrest Moore
August 23, 2003
First, I want to say how frustrated I am that I couldn't make his funeral. He, like so many others, would ask me occasionally, "so when you coming back to Texas?" If I would have found out about this a day sooner I could have been there. This is the first death of anyone close to I have had to deal with, and I have to be honest, I don't know how...The world lost a very great person a week ago, and left behind so many friends and loved ones.
Jessica Azzinnari
August 22, 2003
To me, Sam was not only my boyfriend but my best friend. I enjoyed every single moment I was with him, and when I wasn't, I was thinking about the next time I would see him. Sam was a precious treasure.
Mr&Mrs.Baker, and Sarah,
I don't know the pain of losing a child or a brother but I do know those are two of the deepest pains immaginable. I am so sorry for your loss. Sam and all of you have a special place in my heart. Also, thank you for treating me as part of the family.
Love,
Jessica
Karen
August 22, 2003
I'm sorry for your loss.
Phillip & Lynelle Dye
August 21, 2003
Steve/Sharon and Family,
May God's arms of love strengthen you all during this time. We pray God's peace to be with you all.
Jenny Ferguson
August 21, 2003
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Baker,
My name is Jenny Ferguson, and I was on the beach Saturday morning when your son was found. I just wanted you to know, that I could tell that he came from a nice family, and was loved. I'm so glad that you have been reunited with him. It worried me that you may not be reunited. I am deeply sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with you and Sammuel at this sad time. I hope I am not intruding at this difficult time, but felt it was important that you know he was properly cared for by the authorities. Sincerely -Jenny Ferguson
Paul Aaron
August 21, 2003
May God fill you with peace and strengthen you as you walk through this difficult time.
Paul & Karla Aaron
From your church family, Bethel Temple
Amanda Talbert
August 21, 2003
Sharon,
I'm grieving with you and your family in your loss. Samuel was a wonderful person who will be missed by his extended family. We are sending you our thoughts.
Amanda, Josh, Sierra, and Camden Talbert, and Pat Moody.
Danielle Laux
August 21, 2003
I will miss him deeply. He has changed my life for the beter. He was a great firend who was alway there when you need him. I loved him with all my heart. I hope he finds Peace in heaven and I know he will always be watching over all of us.
Chris Hornbuckle
August 20, 2003
Sam, i've known alot of people, but i would definatly say that you were one of the nicest and coolest people that i've had the pleasure of befriending and hanging out with, your presence will be sorely missed @ AnimeUTA and i know that God's given you your special place in Heaven. Your still in our thoughts and prayers, we miss you.
Chris Hornbuckle
Suzette Jones
August 20, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers will continue with you. We love you all and pray God will give you the strength to walk one day at a time.
Love,
David, Suzette, Justin, Nathan, Brandon & Tia
Misty Alexander
August 20, 2003
More than anything. I want people to know that he was happy. I spoke to him down in Galveston and he was very excited and happy about life. He was also one of my best friends and a wonderful person.
I'll miss him dearly, but at least I know that he lead a full and happy life. And that comforts me.
Rachael and CJ
August 20, 2003
Dear Sam,
I never got the chance to know you as well as I should, and I know you and Cj had a good friendship. It's hard to believe that I'll never talk to you about Sandman again and that you'll never pester me with the name EmoKid.
We'll miss you so much...
Love
Rachael and CJ
Sarah Barnett
August 20, 2003
Sam, you were a great friend and a great man. You will be greatly missed by all of us.
Mr. & Mrs. Baker:
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and wishes are with you.
Cathy Gatica
August 20, 2003
Mr.&Mrs. Baker
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thought are with ya'll. May the Lord give you peace within your hearts.
BARBARA KELLUM
August 20, 2003
SAM, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS AND BLESS YOU. JESSICA WITH SORELY MISS YOU AND SO WILL THE AINIME SOCIETY.
JESSICA'S GRANDMOTHER
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