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BORN
1932
DIED
2006
Archie Baker Obituary
Funeral: Noon Friday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Crowley, 400 S. Eagle Dr., Crowley, Texas 76036; or the Dawson Ex-Student Association, Box 36 Dawson, Texas 76639.
Archie was born May 6, 1932, in Dawson to Jim and Louella Baker.
He was a loving husband and father who loved to be with his children and grandchildren. He was called "Big Bear" and "Buck," but his grandchildren called him "Poppie." Archie served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. After the war, he graduated with a master's degree in 1963 from the University of North Texas. He retired from LTV and Lockheed. During his retirement, he loved to fish, travel and play dominoes. He was known for his jokes and stories. Archie was a faithful servant of the Lord and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Survivors: His loving wife of 48 years, Mary Baker, married Aug. 23, 1958; his daughter, Dani Smith and her husband, Robby; son, Kelvin Baker and his wife, Pam; grandchildren, Dawson Smith, Hayley Smith, Hayden Baker; and sister, Bessie Mae Bradford.
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Memories and Condolences
for Archie Baker
Ben and Karen Broughton
September 2, 2006
We met Buck at a Dawson Homecoming and quickly felt like long lost friends...Buck had that way about him. We feel truly blessed that the Lord saw fit to touch our lives by allowing us to know Buck...even in a small way. He will be missed.
Sally Berry
August 29, 2006
Mary and family - you're in my prayers.
Carol Wheeler-Warren
August 28, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 26, 2006
So sorry to hear of Buck's passing.
May the Good Lord comfort you all.
John and Sonya (Newsom) Carson
Delois Baker Bacon
August 25, 2006
I remember Buck as we were growing.He loved life.He will be missed.My prayers and love to all the family.May God Bless.
Your Cousin,Delois
Katherine (Kathy) Campbell
August 25, 2006
Buck Baker was a beloved cousin of my Dad, Alvie Baker...son of Dillard and Pearl Baker. I guess that made him my second cousin. I remember him many years ago and regret that I didn't know him better especially in these latter years. I praise God he is with Him presently and with all our other beloved family. I say to his wife and children...this isn't good bye...just a pause of time and then there will be a future reunion when we get to heaven. What a glorious time that will be.
To his family and friends I say God Bless and comfort you and I love you very much. Hebrews 12:1
Don Nix
August 25, 2006
I enjoyed the short time I worked with Archie at Lockheed. He always had a smile and kind words about everything.
jean baker
August 25, 2006
always liked buck and will miss him
Kenneth Baker
August 25, 2006
Buck, Thanks for the reputation and good words you have left behind. Have always been proud to claim you as family.
Karen Lancaster
August 25, 2006
WE always looked foreward to Buck's visits at the Bakery,He always had a new joke for us ,and always made us laugh.He will be missed very much and will not be forgotten.
Alvie Baker
August 25, 2006
Buck was a cousin of mine which i grew up with and enjoyed being around with him hearing his jokesi i will miss him very much.
Dametia Baker/Wilson
August 25, 2006
Our prayers are with the friends and family of this very special gentleman. Wish we could have been there in person to offer our condolences. Buck was a one of a kind. He will be greatly missed. Buck blessed each ones life that he touched even if he only had contact with them for short periods. He always remembered the important things in life, God, family, and friends. Our loss here on earth is heaven's gain.
Henry L. Spells
August 24, 2006
"Buck" we will miss you and your smiling face as you and your help-meet, Mary greeted everyone each Sunday making them feel welcome as they were handed a bulletin. You even stayed out in the foyer to make sure to even catch any late comers.
Psalms 84:9-11 KJV
Don Sykes
August 24, 2006
I have known Buck for over 60 years. He was a good friend and I always was glad to be around him. He had a way of making you feel special. He was a master joke and story teller.
He was not a Dawson graduate but he worked harder than most graduates at the Ex-Students gathering each year at Homecoming. He was instrumental in helping with the printing of the Dawson Ex-Students Newsletter each quarter. He took his time to travel to Arlington to meet and take the Newsletter back to Burleson to have it printed at Burleson High School. When when it wes completed, he again drove to Arlington to meet and deliver the Newsletter.
He will certainly be missed.
Don Sykes
Linda Noble
August 24, 2006
Archie Baker was a truly nice & jolly man to have for a co-worker. It was a pleasure to have known him at Lockheed.
Raymond Leftwich
August 24, 2006
I have looked forward to arriving at church each Sunday morning, because I knew that Buck would be there to greet me and hand me a bulletin. I will greatly miss his smiling face and our warm conversations. My prayers go out to his wife, children and grand children. Thank you for sharing Buck with me.
KELLI ROOKS
August 24, 2006
BUCK WAS A CLIENT OF OURS. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HIS COMING IN TO TELL US HIS JOKES. HE ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE.HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Kelly Cook
August 24, 2006
Mr. Baker was a client of ours. I enjoyed his laughter and many jokes he told us. He always brightened our office when ever he visited. He will be missed I know by many people.
Allen & Vanessa Epp
August 23, 2006
Buck has been a blessing to us. We thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity to meet, fellowship and worship with him. We will miss his wonderful, warm and caring smile on Sunday Mornings as he greeted those of us who entered FBC.
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