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Billy Baker Obituary

Billy Leo Baker, 68, of OKC was born on Oct. 11, 1936 and passed away on Jan. 4, 2005. He was the son of Herman Leo and Thelma Irene Baker. He was a Graduate of Central High School and OU School of Pharmacy. Bill served in the Navy on the USS Henderson #785 and was a sonar operator. He received the China Service Metal. He was a Pharmacist in the OKC area and worked with his Dad in the Baker Drug Co. and later took over the Co. on his Dads retirement. He was a long time member of Trinity Baptist Church and later attended the Antioch Christian Church with his family. Bill dedicated his life to his family and business. He was preceded in death by his dad, Herman and daughter Michelle. He is survived by his wife Linda D. and daughter Ashley of the home; mother Thelma; brother James and wife Freddie; sons Philip and wife Stephanie, Chris & Jason; daughters Debra Ann, Sherri, Robin and Debra D; 9 grandchildren; 2 great granddaughters; 1 aunt Gene and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services are 1:00PM, Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Antioch Christian Church. Located at 3616 SW 119th in OKC. Pastor Danny Hinkle officiating. Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jan. 7, 2005.

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christine cornell

January 28, 2005

To the Baker Family: My fondest thoughts and sympathies are with you. I remember growing up with the Baker family and I have wonderful memories I will not forget. Bill Baker was a cherished friend with a kind loving heart and will be remembered always by me. All of you I considered family even my parents Phil and Caren Cornell who both have passed felt the same as I. My condolences to the family truly understanding the loss of a loved one. Everyone is in my memories and prayers. God be with you All..

Kimberly Watts (Thomas-Matson)

January 10, 2005

I am going to miss that man. Everytime I would see him and say "Hi Mr. Baker!"... he would always say" Kimberly, you can call me BILL..." to me I couldn't ever call him that... he was Mr. Baker to me. Even 20 yrs. later. I worked for him at Baker Drug starting at the age of 17. Later I married one of his cousin's son's and we became family! And we have been family ever since. I will truly miss him... Linda and family... my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Holly Crouch-White

January 8, 2005

I truly sorry about Mr. Baker, I remember eating at the Baker Drug when I was a child with my grandparents, owners of Taylor's News downtown and saw him often at Homeland, I showed him a picture of my son out in the parking lot the last time I saw him. It is a great loss and we all loved him very much, a great member of our family he was!! His generosity was always heartfelt. Love, The Priddy Family (Jean and Hal Sr. in memory) and the Crouch and McGee Family. We will miss you Baker!!!

Carli Nickell

January 7, 2005

To the Baker family i love you all and espicaly u ash... your family will be in my prayers god bless and im sorry carli n.

Diana Espinoza (Jolly)

January 7, 2005

I was so sorry to hear about Bill, he was a great man,I worked with him when he had Bakers Drug Store. Please let all the family know that the JOLLY family will have you in our thoughts and prayers and know that he will be truly mised. WE LOVED BILL and he was always there for the JOLLY family.

Kathy Jacobson

January 7, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathies. You are in our prayers during this time.

Hilary Law

January 7, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to the family.

I will always remember the kindness extended to me and my son, Cameron, by Mr. Baker.

You are all in my prayers.

Hilary

CONNIE ( BAKER ) OSBURN

January 7, 2005

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MY FATHER WAS A BAKER. HE ALSO SERVED IN THE NAVY AND WAS A BAPTIST. MAYBE WE ARE KIN. CONNIE BAKER OSBURN

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