James Baker

James Doyle Baker, age 82, of Beebe, died May 14, 2016. He was born April 7, 1934 to the late William Doyle and Mary Etta (Darden) Baker of Enola, Arkansas.

James retired from Stone Container, formerly Great Plains of Jacksonville, Arkansas. He enjoyed time spent playing dominoes and checkers with his family and friends. James, especially liked, rabbit hunting, fishing, and working with old tractors.

He is survived by his son, Jeff and wife Christie Baker of Burleson, Texas and daughter, Pam and husband Randy Crocker of Beebe; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Anna May Shultz of Cleveland, Ohio and three brothers, W.C. Baker and wife Vonda of Beebe, Doug Baker, Wayne and wife Carolyn Baker all of Cabot.

James is preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Baker, two sisters, Lois and Evelyn Baker and his parents.


Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com