Willie Gerald Baker, Jr.
Willie Gerald Baker, Jr.
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Willie Gerald Baker Jr. age 60, was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Willie was born on December 3, 1963, in Morrilton, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Gerald Baker Sr. and Ruth Baker; and his sister, Patty Coburn.
He is survived by his wife, Jenifer Baker, of Mabelvale; six daughters, Faleisha Biggs (Kevin) of Malvern, Tiffany Baker of Little Rock, Bethany Sicking (Josh) of Okolona, Summer Wishard (Paul) of Bauxite, Jenna Cleghorn (Cole) of Mabelvale, Jessica Helm (Devin) of Bauxite, and one son Michael Baker of Mabelvale; along with a host of grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Assisting as pallbearers are Eddie Jones, Jeff Graves, Brian Pratt, Richard Pratt, Charlie Duvall, and Joe Hodge.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St. Benton, AR. Willie will be laid to rest at the Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton, AR following the service. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.
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322 N Market Street, Benton, AR 72015
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