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1937
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David Baker Obituary
He was born September 21, 1937 in Borger, Texas to Fred O'Neil and Ruby (McDonald) Baker. On May, 28, 1966, David Baker and Linda Charon Blank were married in Borger, Texas.
David served in the United States Army from 1960-1962 and until he retired, he was a supervisor with Phillips Petroleum for 40 years. He coached and umpired Little League Baseball and refereed High School Football for many years. He volunteered as a Scoutmaster for many years.
David loved the outdoors, horse back riding, fishing and especially bird hunting with his brother-in-law. He raised and trained his own bird dogs.
After he retired, he loved going to his grandson's athletic events and "giving the officials a hard time."
David and Charon loved to eat out and dined at the Old Lone Star restaurant daily. On his outings around town, he was known for wearing the most unusual hats that he could find.
David was known to his grandsons and their friends as "Nan Dad".
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Charon Baker (2014) and his parents.
Leaving behind to carry on his legacy are 2 sons: Jimmy Baker and wife Suzanne of Borger and Robert Baker and wife Gudrun of Frankfurt, Germany; a sister Treva Wilson and husband Skip of Borger; a brother Ron Baker and wife Carol of McLean; 3 grandsons: Matthew Baker of Abilene, Joshua Baker of Fritch and Tyler Baker and wife Caprice of Fritch; 3 great granddaughters: McKenna, Madelyn and Blair; 3 nieces: Sheri, Melissa and Suzy; 3 nephews: Shawn, Bruce and Kevin and his dogs Bebee and CiCi.
Funeral services will be held August 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Brown's Chapel of the Fountains, Borger. Interment will follow at Stinnett Cemetery.
Mr. Baker will lie in state at Brown's Chapel of the Fountains on Thursday, August 8 from noon - 5:00 PM and on Friday, August 9 from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
The family will welcome friends on Friday, August 9 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Brown's Chapel of the Fountains, 206 W. 1st Street, Borger.
Services are entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors, Borger.
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Lori Davis
August 27, 2019
Jimmy and Treva and all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Bob and Judy Bybee
August 10, 2019
Treva,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Bob and Judy Bybee
Nicki Denison
August 10, 2019
David was my first foreman after getting hired with Phillips 66 in 1991. I loved working for him. He taught me a lot. I am so sorry for his loss. That really saddens me.
Gene & Shrley Perry
August 8, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We loved David and all of his family.
Clark CJ Jones
August 5, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for the family Enjoyed working for David out at the plant. That was the good old days!!!
Renee Phillips
August 4, 2019
Coach Bill and Renee Phillips-our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We enjoyed hearing him at the boys' games!
Bob Edmiaston
August 3, 2019
Hard pressed to find one as good as Baker. God speed ole man.
Tom Spangler
August 3, 2019
David Baker,The best foreman ever-RIP
Debbie Wood
August 2, 2019
Rest In Peace David. I know you are in great company.
Dora Lou and Lonnie Snider
August 2, 2019
Jimmy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Lisa Gillispie
August 1, 2019
Dear Baker Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of David & Charon, delivering their mail for 19 years. David will be missed.
God bless,
Lisa Gillispie
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