Bobby Clifford Baker, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Cathy Elaine Byrne, Pamela Dianne Mazza and her husband Giuseppe Mazza, Carol Sue Heil and her husband Bradley Heil. He was the beloved Pappaw to Amber Dawn Pressley, Brian Joseph Byrne, Aislinn Clare Byrne, Jessica Rachel Heil, and Christopher Dean Heil. He was survived by his brother-in-law, Bobby Glen Walters, and Dan Kincy, his best friend of 76 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years in July, 2012, Margie Lee Baker, whom he adored with his whole heart. Margie was his guiding light, sharing all the ups and downs that life brings.
Bobby was born in Austin, Texas to Cecil and Genie Baker on September 9, 1929, one month before the stock market crash that ushered in the Great Depression. He frequently would share stories of how he and his mother and father survived those following years. His family moved often in an effort for his father to find work. They felt fortunate to have a garden for food and a cow that he had to milk every morning before school. While his father was away working on highway and road projects, he would be left at a very early age to help his mother with chores. At one time they had a small country grocery store, which he helped to run. That time of his early life was very hard, but formed the can-do attitude that stuck with him throughout his life.
Early in his career, he worked in the accounting departments of Manor Bakery for a couple of years before going to the Post Office as a letter carrier where he worked for 32 years. The Post Office work was often grueling, walking many, many miles every day carrying a heavy pouch in all the weather that Texas brings. Through it all, he loved his family and never failed to provide for them to his very best ability. When something broke down, he would tackle any repair and figure out how to fix it, rarely relying on a repairman. For a period of time, he supplemented the family income by repairing televisions, throwing newspapers and other odd jobs. This allowed Margie to stay at home to raise children, which they both firmly believed was the best thing they could give their girls.
Eventually grandchildren came along, whom he cherished, and Margie and Bobby provided a beautiful home for them to grow up. He and Margie were adoring grandparents and went to great lengths to nurture and inspire Brian, Aislinn, Amber, Rachel and Chris. The grandchildren have happy memories of birthday parties there, of being pulled in a wagon behind the riding lawn mower, and of fishing in the pond.
He always had a strong interest in art, and took art classes at SMU in his young years. Throughout his life, he continued to paint and to sketch portraits teaching himself as he went along. This passion for art could be seen in his numerous paintings that adorned his room, which he proudly brought to the attention of anyone who visited him. His interest in art also included photography. He had a small collection of cameras, and left behind a large collection of photographs documenting events in the early Dallas community and memorable family photos. Among his many interests were ham radios where the call letters WA5NXO will permanently be etched in the minds of his daughters. He also was an avid reader of books in ancient history and astronomy. In his middle age, he developed an interest in learning Spanish and proceeded to teach himself to speak with some fluency.
Throughout his life, Bobby was a dedicated Christian spending countless hours studying the Bible to the very end of his life. He was an active member of the Church of Christ participating in teaching classes and, at times, preaching in small towns outside of Dallas. After 40 plus years at the Mesquite Church of Christ, he and Margie relocated to Flower Mound, where they found a hospitable welcome to their new home church, Lewisville Church of Christ. Bobby made it a point to continue his service by welcoming newcomers and providing encouragement and fellowship to all. In recent years, he joined other retired men of the congregation in rousing weekly domino sessions playing Texas 42. By all accounts, he was a formidable opponent and very much enjoyed the fellowship of his friends.
Bobby will be missed and remembered by his loving family as a father and grandfather who always tried to be the best and do the best at anything he attempted.
Bobby was born in Austin, Texas to Cecil and Genie Baker on September 9, 1929, one month before the stock market crash that ushered in the Great Depression. He frequently would share stories of how he and his mother and father survived those following years. His family moved often in an effort for his father to find work. They felt fortunate to have a garden for food and a cow that he had to milk every morning before school. While his father was away working on highway and road projects, he would be left at a very early age to help his mother with chores. At one time they had a small country grocery store, which he helped to run. That time of his early life was very hard, but formed the can-do attitude that stuck with him throughout his life.
Early in his career, he worked in the accounting departments of Manor Bakery for a couple of years before going to the Post Office as a letter carrier where he worked for 32 years. The Post Office work was often grueling, walking many, many miles every day carrying a heavy pouch in all the weather that Texas brings. Through it all, he loved his family and never failed to provide for them to his very best ability. When something broke down, he would tackle any repair and figure out how to fix it, rarely relying on a repairman. For a period of time, he supplemented the family income by repairing televisions, throwing newspapers and other odd jobs. This allowed Margie to stay at home to raise children, which they both firmly believed was the best thing they could give their girls.
Eventually grandchildren came along, whom he cherished, and Margie and Bobby provided a beautiful home for them to grow up. He and Margie were adoring grandparents and went to great lengths to nurture and inspire Brian, Aislinn, Amber, Rachel and Chris. The grandchildren have happy memories of birthday parties there, of being pulled in a wagon behind the riding lawn mower, and of fishing in the pond.
He always had a strong interest in art, and took art classes at SMU in his young years. Throughout his life, he continued to paint and to sketch portraits teaching himself as he went along. This passion for art could be seen in his numerous paintings that adorned his room, which he proudly brought to the attention of anyone who visited him. His interest in art also included photography. He had a small collection of cameras, and left behind a large collection of photographs documenting events in the early Dallas community and memorable family photos. Among his many interests were ham radios where the call letters WA5NXO will permanently be etched in the minds of his daughters. He also was an avid reader of books in ancient history and astronomy. In his middle age, he developed an interest in learning Spanish and proceeded to teach himself to speak with some fluency.
Throughout his life, Bobby was a dedicated Christian spending countless hours studying the Bible to the very end of his life. He was an active member of the Church of Christ participating in teaching classes and, at times, preaching in small towns outside of Dallas. After 40 plus years at the Mesquite Church of Christ, he and Margie relocated to Flower Mound, where they found a hospitable welcome to their new home church, Lewisville Church of Christ. Bobby made it a point to continue his service by welcoming newcomers and providing encouragement and fellowship to all. In recent years, he joined other retired men of the congregation in rousing weekly domino sessions playing Texas 42. By all accounts, he was a formidable opponent and very much enjoyed the fellowship of his friends.
Bobby will be missed and remembered by his loving family as a father and grandfather who always tried to be the best and do the best at anything he attempted.
Bobby Clifford Baker, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Cathy Elaine Byrne, Pamela Dianne Mazza and her husband Giuseppe Mazza, Carol Sue Heil and her husband Bradley Heil. He was the beloved Pappaw to Amber Dawn Pressley, Brian Joseph Byrne, Aislinn Clare Byrne, Jessica Rachel Heil, and Christopher Dean Heil. He was survived by his brother-in-law, Bobby Glen Walters, and Dan Kincy, his best friend of 76 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years in July, 2012, Margie Lee Baker, whom he adored with his whole heart. Margie was his guiding light, sharing all the ups and downs that life brings.
Bobby was born in Austin, Texas to Cecil and Genie Baker on September 9, 1929, one month before the stock market crash that ushered in the Great Depression. He frequently would share stories of how he and his mother and father survived those following years. His family moved often in an effort for his father to find work. They felt fortunate to have a garden for food and a cow that he had to milk every morning before school. While his father was away working on highway and road projects, he would be left at a very early age to help his mother with chores. At one time they had a small country grocery store, which he helped to run. That time of his early life was very hard, but formed the can-do attitude that stuck with him throughout his life.
Early in his career, he worked in the accounting departments of Manor Bakery for a couple of years before going to the Post Office as a letter carrier where he worked for 32 years. The Post Office work was often grueling, walking many, many miles every day carrying a heavy pouch in all the weather that Texas brings. Through it all, he loved his family and never failed to provide for them to his very best ability. When something broke down, he would tackle any repair and figure out how to fix it, rarely relying on a repairman. For a period of time, he supplemented the family income by repairing televisions, throwing newspapers and other odd jobs. This allowed Margie to stay at home to raise children, which they both firmly believed was the best thing they could give their girls.
Eventually grandchildren came along, whom he cherished, and Margie and Bobby provided a beautiful home for them to grow up. He and Margie were adoring grandparents and went to great lengths to nurture and inspire Brian, Aislinn, Amber, Rachel and Chris. The grandchildren have happy memories of birthday parties there, of being pulled in a wagon behind the riding lawn mower, and of fishing in the pond.
He always had a strong interest in art, and took art classes at SMU in his young years. Throughout his life, he continued to paint and to sketch portraits teaching himself as he went along. This passion for art could be seen in his numerous paintings that adorned his room, which he proudly brought to the attention of anyone who visited him. His interest in art also included photography. He had a small collection of cameras, and left behind a large collection of photographs documenting events in the early Dallas community and memorable family photos. Among his many interests were ham radios where the call letters WA5NXO will permanently be etched in the minds of his daughters. He also was an avid reader of books in ancient history and astronomy. In his middle age, he developed an interest in learning Spanish and proceeded to teach himself to speak with some fluency.
Throughout his life, Bobby was a dedicated Christian spending countless hours studying the Bible to the very end of his life. He was an active member of the Church of Christ participating in teaching classes and, at times, preaching in small towns outside of Dallas. After 40 plus years at the Mesquite Church of Christ, he and Margie relocated to Flower Mound, where they found a hospitable welcome to their new home church, Lewisville Church of Christ. Bobby made it a point to continue his service by welcoming newcomers and providing encouragement and fellowship to all. In recent years, he joined other retired men of the congregation in rousing weekly domino sessions playing Texas 42. By all accounts, he was a formidable opponent and very much enjoyed the fellowship of his friends.
Bobby will be missed and remembered by his loving family as a father and grandfather who always tried to be the best and do the best at anything he attempted.
Bobby was born in Austin, Texas to Cecil and Genie Baker on September 9, 1929, one month before the stock market crash that ushered in the Great Depression. He frequently would share stories of how he and his mother and father survived those following years. His family moved often in an effort for his father to find work. They felt fortunate to have a garden for food and a cow that he had to milk every morning before school. While his father was away working on highway and road projects, he would be left at a very early age to help his mother with chores. At one time they had a small country grocery store, which he helped to run. That time of his early life was very hard, but formed the can-do attitude that stuck with him throughout his life.
Early in his career, he worked in the accounting departments of Manor Bakery for a couple of years before going to the Post Office as a letter carrier where he worked for 32 years. The Post Office work was often grueling, walking many, many miles every day carrying a heavy pouch in all the weather that Texas brings. Through it all, he loved his family and never failed to provide for them to his very best ability. When something broke down, he would tackle any repair and figure out how to fix it, rarely relying on a repairman. For a period of time, he supplemented the family income by repairing televisions, throwing newspapers and other odd jobs. This allowed Margie to stay at home to raise children, which they both firmly believed was the best thing they could give their girls.
Eventually grandchildren came along, whom he cherished, and Margie and Bobby provided a beautiful home for them to grow up. He and Margie were adoring grandparents and went to great lengths to nurture and inspire Brian, Aislinn, Amber, Rachel and Chris. The grandchildren have happy memories of birthday parties there, of being pulled in a wagon behind the riding lawn mower, and of fishing in the pond.
He always had a strong interest in art, and took art classes at SMU in his young years. Throughout his life, he continued to paint and to sketch portraits teaching himself as he went along. This passion for art could be seen in his numerous paintings that adorned his room, which he proudly brought to the attention of anyone who visited him. His interest in art also included photography. He had a small collection of cameras, and left behind a large collection of photographs documenting events in the early Dallas community and memorable family photos. Among his many interests were ham radios where the call letters WA5NXO will permanently be etched in the minds of his daughters. He also was an avid reader of books in ancient history and astronomy. In his middle age, he developed an interest in learning Spanish and proceeded to teach himself to speak with some fluency.
Throughout his life, Bobby was a dedicated Christian spending countless hours studying the Bible to the very end of his life. He was an active member of the Church of Christ participating in teaching classes and, at times, preaching in small towns outside of Dallas. After 40 plus years at the Mesquite Church of Christ, he and Margie relocated to Flower Mound, where they found a hospitable welcome to their new home church, Lewisville Church of Christ. Bobby made it a point to continue his service by welcoming newcomers and providing encouragement and fellowship to all. In recent years, he joined other retired men of the congregation in rousing weekly domino sessions playing Texas 42. By all accounts, he was a formidable opponent and very much enjoyed the fellowship of his friends.
Bobby will be missed and remembered by his loving family as a father and grandfather who always tried to be the best and do the best at anything he attempted.
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