Richard Baker
April 29, 1951 — January 25, 2020
Richard Baker
Richard Jean Baker, 68 of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born to Gerard "Jerry" and Betty Sue (Thatcher) Baker on April 29, 1951. He was a natural born salesman, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Little Rock Chapter.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Sue Baker of Little Rock, siblings, Michael Baker (Giny) of Illinois, Elizabeth Baker (Vic) of California, Mary Baker of Little Rock, Raymond Baker (Brenda) of Little Rock, Thomas Baker (Debbie) of Little Rock, Robert Baker of North Carolina, Teresa Baker (Nick) of Little Rock, John Baker (Pamela) of Minnesota and Karolyn Baker Thompson (Roger) of Little Rock. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Gene Shelby of Hot Springs, and an abundance of nieces and nephews and an excessive amount of cousins and other family members. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerard "Jerry" Baker, sister, Katherine Baker, grandparents, H.K. and Lila Thatcher.
Visitation will be Friday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church on Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Adopt A Vet., P.O. Box 13557, Maumelle, AR 72113.
"All are welcome to join the family for lunch at their home after the funeral and graveside services on Saturday. Or drop by anytime that afternoon and have a cold one to celebrate Richard!"
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Richard's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
4000 N. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR, 72212
He is survived by his mother, Betty Sue Baker of Little Rock, siblings, Michael Baker (Giny) of Illinois, Elizabeth Baker (Vic) of California, Mary Baker of Little Rock, Raymond Baker (Brenda) of Little Rock, Thomas Baker (Debbie) of Little Rock, Robert Baker of North Carolina, Teresa Baker (Nick) of Little Rock, John Baker (Pamela) of Minnesota and Karolyn Baker Thompson (Roger) of Little Rock. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Gene Shelby of Hot Springs, and an abundance of nieces and nephews and an excessive amount of cousins and other family members. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerard "Jerry" Baker, sister, Katherine Baker, grandparents, H.K. and Lila Thatcher.
Visitation will be Friday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church on Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Adopt A Vet., P.O. Box 13557, Maumelle, AR 72113.
"All are welcome to join the family for lunch at their home after the funeral and graveside services on Saturday. Or drop by anytime that afternoon and have a cold one to celebrate Richard!"
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Richard's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
FEB 7. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Little Rock Funeral Home8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
Rosary Service
FEB 7. 7:00 PM (CST)
Little Rock Funeral Home8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
Funeral Mass
FEB 8. 10:00 AM (CST)
Christ the King Catholic Church4000 N. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR, 72212
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