Thomas E. Baker

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.