David Ray Baker, age 86, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born in Arkansas and was a resident of Gulfport for most of his life. He retired from the US Air Force as a SMSgt in 1975, and then also retired from Dupont. He was an avid golfer, a lover of “Happy Hour”, a loving husband and father. Everyone that knew him loved him. “The best man they had ever known.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rhoda Baker; step-daughter, Leslie Tassone; and two sisters, Roberta Watson and Jean Wilkie.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn Hoke Baker; a daughter, Crystal R. Baker (Don Arnold); son, Steven B. Baker (Michele); a bonus daughter, Jessica Bennett; step-children, Vanessa Clarke, Anson Lindsay, Jr. (Jala), Richard Teeple (Kasie); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 3 until 6 pm at the family residence. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.