Billy Ray Baker of Fort Smith, Arkansas was born September 7, 1943 in Healdsburg, California to William Baker and Lela (Hall) Baker and passed away August 29, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 80.
He is survived by:
His wife of 60 years:
Doris Baker of the home
Two daughters:
Jeanie Webster of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Sheena Woods and family of Fayetteville, Arkansas
One sister:
Mary Benson of Howe, Oklahoma
One brother:
Mackey Baker of Howe, Oklahoma
Four grandchildren:
Shannon Spicer and family of Greenland, Arkansas
Michael Webster and family of Bentonville, Arkansas
Jacob Baker-Worlsey and family of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Erin Fish and husband of Conway, Arkansas
Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lela Baker; and his daughter, Kelli Baker-Worsley.
Billy was a 1961 graduate of Howe High School and a graduate of Eastern State College, where he played baseball. He is a member of Howe Baptist Church. He worked as an Electrician for Whirlpool. Billy's home was always open to everyone, and he loved nothing more than filling it with family and friends, sharing stories, laughter, and meals. He had a special gift for cooking and took pride in feeding everyone who walked through his door, always making sure no one left hungry. Billy was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Army Reserves. A man of many talents and endless energy, he always found joy in keeping busy. He was especially passionate about gardening, and his homegrown tomatoes always had a spot on his table. Billy found great satisfaction in nurturing his plants and sharing the fruits of his labor with others. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Billy will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Howard Huddle officiating. Burial will follow in Howe Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Dustin Woods, Jacob Baker-Worsley, Greg Spicer, Nathan Fish, Elli Woods, and David Benson.
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday; 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Monday; 9:00 a.m. until service time, Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family will visit with friends on Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Visitation
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Monday, September 2, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
2:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937