Aug
6
11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Santo
135 W Palo Pinto St, Santo, TX 76472
Services provided by
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services Mark Richard Baker, age 62, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1963, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Steve and Anne (Woods) Baker.
Mark dedicated over 20 years of service to the City of Arlington before continuing his commitment to public service with the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office. In his later years, while residing at College Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Weatherford, Mark brought smiles and friendly competition to those around him - especially as the reigning champ at Wii Bowling. He also found simple joy in watching professional wrestling, a pastime he truly enjoyed.
Above all, Mark will be remembered for his quiet strength, his love for his family, and the easygoing spirit that endeared him to those who knew him. His presence will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his son, Charles Baker; daughter, Samantha Jo Palmer; his parents, Steve and Anne Baker; and brother, Matt Baker and wife, Chandra.
A memorial service celebrating Mark’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Santo, located at 135 West Palo Pinto Street, Santo, Texas 76472.
Please note: Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel is not affiliated with the memorial service arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
913 North Elm St, Weatherford, TX 76086
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreAug
6
11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Santo
135 W Palo Pinto St, Santo, TX 76472
Services provided by
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services