Donald Albert Baker, Jr. of Howe, Oklahoma was born October 19, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Donald, Sr. and Jane (Blossom) Baker and passed away March 17, 2026 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 72.

He is survived by:

His wife:

Deborah Baker of the home

One daughter:

Danielle Dawn Harris and husband Adam of Howe, Oklahoma

One son:

David Anthony Baker of New Jersey

One sister:

Dorene Mina Baker of Howe, Oklahoma

Seven grandchildren:

Michelle Lee Elaine Baker-Bertoli, Michael Albert Baker II, Logan Alexander Baker, Elizabeth Hope Baker-Donaldson and husband Jayden, Logan Michael Harris and wife Dawn, Remy-Jax Harris, and Xavier Gotham Harris

One great-granddaughter:

Stacy Rose Donaldson

Other Family Members:

Megan Garcia

Numerous family members and friends

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Albert, Sr. (1926-2013) and Jane (Blossom) Baker (1929-2015); one son, Michael Albert Baker (8/13/74 – 11/16/1974); and one sister, Brenda Jane Baker (1950-2023).

Donald held many job titles such as a minister, Risk Management for Native American Tribes, Insurance and Finance, and Reserve Police Officer in San Bernardino, California. He was a member of the Otterbein Methodist Church. Donald loved playing on his tractor, playing piano, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend. Donald will be deeply missed.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.