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Frank Baker Obituary
Frank was born December 27, 1924 in Plainview, Texas as the only child to E.F. Baker and Kyle O. Baker. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1943, served three years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and received a BBA from Baylor University in 1949. Frank and Barbara Jeane Goode married in Plainview on June 14, 1949.
Frank was a land man for Phillips Petroleum, owned a Security and Abstract Company in Plainview, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rites, and was a Deacon of the Baptist Church. As a faithful member of his church, he also served on numerous committees. After retirement, Frank and Barbara traveled and were able to provide support to missionaries throughout the United States for 10 years.
Left to cherish his memory are Barbara his wife of 71 years, his children Bonnie Morse (Steve) of San Marcos, Beverly Tyler (Marvin) of Cary, N.C., Brenda Baker of Kingsland, Bethany Wilcox (Ron) of Canyon Lake, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org) or (1-800-528-1980).
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Barbara Burke Powell
January 21, 2021
Frank and Barbara Baker were neighborhood parents to several of us that lived in the Hillcrest neighborhood back in the 60's and early 70's. We had great fun playing at each other's houses and singing and traveling together in the FBC, Plainview youth choir. Frank will be greatly missed.
Cynthia Gaither Stone
January 21, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to Mr. Baker's family and friends. Brenda and I are Plainview High alumni. May God bless each of you with precious memories, now and forever.
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