Thomas Edward Baker, 63, of Poteau, OK passed away
Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Poteau.
Thomas was born April 9, 1955 in Poteau to Jess Thomas & Marie
(McConnell) Baker. God blessed Thomas
& Peggy with almost 40 years of marriage.
They had two daughters, Britney & Alyssa as well as six
grandchildren that meant the absolute world to him. He was a businessman who loved his job &
appreciated all of his customers. He
could talk to anybody – and did, ha. He
loved the outdoors. He was an avid
hunter – but his favorite outdoor time was with his grandkids. He was a hard worker and a wonderful provider
for his family. He was quick to
recognize Jesus Christ as his “Living Lord & Savior”. He was a man of great faith and he will be
truly missed. Thomas was preceded in
death by his father, Jess; grandparents, H.E. & Peg McConnell, Jack &
Myrtle Baker.
Survivors include his wife of Peggy Sewell Baker;
daughters & sons in law, Britney & Randal Dunn, Alyssa & Brandon
Gregory of Poteau, OK; 6 grandchildren,
Grace Dunn, Nate Gregory, Emily Dunn, Zoey Dunn, Drew Dunn & Jess Gregory
;mother,
Marie Baker of Fort Smith, AR; sisters & brother in law, Peggy & Butch
Gilstrap of Poteau, Pam Cowan of Fort Smith, AR; nephews, Justin Hickman of OH,
Brandon Jones of PA & Kale Cowan of TX; niece, Shannon Baker of OH; aunts,
uncles, cousins, loved ones and many friends.
Services will be 11 am, Tuesday,
October 2, 2018 at Oakland Cemetery
Pavilion, Poteau with Jim Cook
officiating.