of Knoxville, AR
September 10, 1928 - April 9, 2015
Mr. Paul Edward Baker, 86, of Knoxville, passed away April 9, 2015 in Knoxville. He was born September 10, 1928 in Oark, AR to Fred and Rachel Felkins Baker.
Paul served in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and retired after twenty years. He married Laverna May Thompson, October 15, 1960 in San Antonio, TX. Paul loved going to church and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Knoxville. He enjoyed gardening, farming, and his animals.
Mr. Baker is preceded in death by his wife Laverna; parents; sisters, Peggy Jane Baker and Freda Patterson Chapel; son-in-law, Joseph Felegi; daughters-in-law, Gina Curtis Baker, Vicky Harvey-Baker; special friends, Ira and Andy Brightman. He is survived by sons, Wesley Eugene Baker of Knoxville, Fred Lee and Trinidad Baker of Knoxville, Edward Page and Norkio Baker of Maryland; daughters, Peggy Sue Swopes of Knoxville, Jeannine Marie and Minister Mel Sams of Van Buren; sisters, June Heskett of Clarksville, LuLu Schabell of Knoxville; grandchildren, Ben David Hester, Sylvia Celeste Fuller, Kevin Dane Baker, Tosha Marie Reed, Noe May Baker, Yui Tiffany Baker, Jason Plamondon, Christina Richey; Great-grandchildren, Baily Baker, Chevy Walker, Max Walker, Phoenix Settlemire, Hannah Richey, Isabella Plamondon and one on the way; special friend, Billie Grissom Warren.
Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Baker's funeral service will be held 2:00p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Knoxville with burial following at Woodland Cemetery. Brother Richard Snyder and Rev. Ira Taylor will be officiating. Minister Mel Sams, Alan Brown, Billie Warren, Jim Warren, Tracey Price, and Rodney Selby serving as Pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Walter Nowatny, Jerry Scoggins, Eddie Mae Scoggins, Lois Roden, Deloran Cooper, Russ Schabel, Shawn Schabel, and Andy Schabel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Fred: We are so sorry about the loss of your father. Praying for comfort for you and family at the very difficult time.
Randy and Cathy Roberts
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of SSG Paul Edward Baker A Brother in Arms who served his country and by doing so became a Great American Patriot. I salute you Sir.May loving memories sustain family and friends during this time of loss and may you find comfort in Gods word.
My prayers are with the family. May God give all of the family comfort and strenght to get through this
A kind and loving person. When growing up and in school with Eddie, Mr. Baker was a second father to me in many ways. I was welcomed into their home, and always loved. I will always remember and miss when calling Eddie in the afternoon - Mr Baker answering the phone "Good Afternoon".
Love and miss you
Sweet and kind man. Our family was blessed to have him in it.
Our deepest condolences for Jeannine, Mel & all family & friends.You will all be in our prayers as you go through such a difficult time. Jeannine, your precious Dad will live on through you & all the memories you share.Although we didn't know your Dad, I'm sure he was a great man because of the wonderful daughter that we have grown to know & love. God bless you & keep at this time. With much love....Always.
We love u uncle Paul we will always remember you so sorry to the family
Paul,
Thank You for being my Father In Law over these past 21 plus years.. You will be missed but we know you are with the Lord now and seeing all the glorious things we only read about in the Bible.. No more pain and suffering and seeing all those who went before you.. Rejoice and Celebrate. Love You: