H. B. "Hub" Baker

Obituary:

Hub Baker, known to many as H.B. "Hub" Baker, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 78. He was born on December 13, 1945, in Brenham, Texas. Hub was a loving husband to Martha and a devoted father to Mayme, Jane (and husband Ricardo Porras), and Joe Hub (and wife Bethany Baker). He was a cherished grandfather to Ethan Starnes, Mattie Rose Porras, Phillip Porras, Matthew Porras, Hub Baker, and V.O. Baker. Hub is also survived by his sister-in-law Elizabeth (and husband Marcus Busch), nephews Michael and Brian, and niece Cindy (and her husband Byron) and nephew Douglas (and his wife Joyce). He was preceded in death by his parents, Mayme and Hub Baker, his brother-in-law Renn Lawrence, and his sister Deloras Heit.

Hub was a proud alumnus of Brenham High School. He attended the University of Texas, but he is best remembered as a Fighting Texas Aggie. Throughout his career, Hub made significant contributions to the preservation of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and the Cowtown Coliseum and our Western Heritage. He was a Burleson County rancher and Snook Rodeo producer before becoming one of the original investors in Billy Bob's Texas, where he opened Texas Dry Goods. Hub played a pivotal role in creating and trademarking the iconic Billy Bob's Texas logos. Hub served on numerous boards and committees, including the Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Friends of the Fort Worth Herd, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Texas Trail of Fame. He was also a partner in the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering for three decades.
Hub was the Executive Director of the Cowtown Coliseum, where he founded the Stockyards Championship Rodeo and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show, Hub and his team produced over 2000 rodeo performances.

A Celebration of Life in honor of Hub Baker will be held at Billy Bob's Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards on Wednesday, June 12, 2014, from 3:00-5:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stockyards Preservation Foundation of Fort Worth, Friends of the Fort Worth Herd, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, or a charity of your choice.

Hub Baker's legacy of love, dedication, and preservation of Western heritage will forever be cherished by his family, friends, and the community he served.