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- from newspaper obituary posted on findagrave.com
On Sunday, September 18, 2005, at a few minutes after 8:00 in the evening, at the age of 91, Roy Franklin Baker met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face-to-face. He had suffered a stroke in early July.
Frank was born August 8, 1914, in Wilson County, Texas, to James A. Baker and Floy E. Stroud Baker. The family subsequently moved to Coke County and later to San Angelo. Frank graduated in 1931 from San Angelo High School. In 1937, Frank met the love of his life, Eulene Craddock. They were married in 1938 in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Craddock of Strawn, Texas. After living in several towns in the Permian Basin during the early years of the oil industry in the 1930's, Frank and Eulene moved to Odessa in 1940 and lived here for the rest of their lives. Two children were born of their marriage, Linda and Jimmy. James J. (Jim) Baker passed away in 1989 at the age of 41. Frank and Eulene had an exemplary and wonderful marriage that lasted more than 63 years, until her death in February 2002. They are now joyfully reunited, along with their son Jimmy and their other loved ones who have preceded them into Heaven. Frank's career was always involved with sales and pertaining to the oil industry, both inside sales and sales in the field. He was a conscientious and honest businessman and had many customers for the long duration of his career. Frank was a man of honor, courage, and integrity in all things. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He also served as a ?second dad? to numerous nieces and nephews whose own fathers had passed away. His genuine interest and concern for his family and friends, as well as his humor and his great dry wit, will be missed by all who knew him. Frank and Eulene were active in the community for many years. They participated in church work at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, as well as working happily side-by-side in Meals on Wheels. Frank was an astute businessman who stayed aware of current events and particularly those of a financial nature. He had years of happy times with his coffee-drinking buddies, discussing daily happenings in the world, in sports, and especially in the stock market. He was a man of few words, and we listened and learned when he spoke. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Eulene; his cherished son, Jimmy; and two brothers, James Afton (Slick) Baker of San Angelo and Raymond R. Baker of Houston. He leaves to treasure his memory his daughter, Linda C. Baker of Midland; his beloved grandson John P. Herring and wife Jessie, and great-granddaughter, Jordan Margaret Herring, all of Boston, Massachusetts; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lila Baker of Kincaid, West Virginia; several cousins; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, many of whom were his great friends for 50 years or more. Special family friends of more than 65 years would include Mrs. Pauline Marshall and Mr. George Blumentritt, both of Odessa. Frank's family wishes to thank those who made his final months a time of achievement, hope, and, finally, comfort. We truly appreciate the care, compassion, and professionalism of the doctors, nurses, and staff members of Medical Center Hospital of Odessa, Alliance Hospital of Odessa, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Clinic of Odessa, Odyssey Hospice, and especially Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2005, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1601 East 42nd Street, Odessa, with Rev. Kevin Bushart officiating, with graveside services and interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Joe Mac Sanders, Larry Ritchie, Fred Martin, Bob Childers, Danny Carpenter, and Jeff Allbright. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harry Bradley and Charles E. Jones, Jr. In lieu of flowers, and in celebration of Frank?s life, the family requests that Frank?s friends donate to the charity or charities of their choice. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral.
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1914 - 2005 (91 years)