Richard Leon Baker, 71, of Waco, passed away suddenly on July 27, 2021 at his home in Waco.
Service Information: A visitation will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Lake Shore Funeral Home at 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:00am at Bosqueville Cemetery on Rock Creek Road with Edward Cotton officiating.
Richard was born on March 25, 1950 in Waco, Texas to Leon and Lela Madge Baker. He and his high school sweetheart, Lois, went on their first date when they were both 14 years old, got married four years later, and welcomed four loving daughters. He worked for Texas Power & Light for many years and eventually became a dispatcher once the company became TXU. He enjoyed his work and took pride in knowing he protected the lives of so many powerline workers. Fishing and hunting were his favorite hobbies and he also loved caring for his pecan orchard.
Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Kay Baker; four daughters, Lisa, Tracy, Rebecca, and Samantha; five grandchildren, Kristoph, Megan, Chelsea, Sean, and Jonah; and four great-grandchildren, Kaysen, Willow, Jaxon, and Kristoph Jr. He was loved by anyone who met him and will be sorely missed.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
Print Obituary & Condolences
Lois, Lisa, Tracy, Rebecca, Samantha and family. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May GOD give you peace and comfort in this sorrowful time. I lost my best friend and brother after 69 years of friendship. Itch, I will always remember the crazy times we had growing up playing in the band, hunting and fishing, and some things better off not mentioning. I will always love you as the brother I never had. Take care my friend and we will see each other again. Love you man! BFF
Lois, and all the extended family of Itchy, my heart just aches for your löss. Itch and me were talking about getting out to fish. I wish we had, but the Lord had other plans. I’ll never forget my good buddy. I will always honor his name, and never forget the lesson he taught me.
To my Baker Family: My sincere condolences and prayers for your comfort during this difficult time. My breath was knocked out of me as I saw this news. He was a very good man, mentor, and trustworthy friend. A man of his word. Always good for a laugh. I learned so much from him. So many good times. To each of you I offer love and prayers of comfort and i hope to see you soon. Greg “Bigun” Moore.
I’m saddened to hear of “ITCHY’S” passing. He was one of the gang that all played together as kids at Edna Ball Park and N 22nd street. The Butler girls thought the world of him. Prayers for his family. May he REST IN PEACE.
Simply said he truly was one of the sweetest person you could ever know and that loved with all he had .
He was quick to love ❤️ and very easy to love .
Whenever we took a moment to sit and visit ….. “ we were home “.
He will forever be a part of my heart as always and all that knew him .
Richard was a great guy to work with and a good friend. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss, Lois. I know Richard loved you like no other!
Rhonda R.
(Dr Trippe’s office)
Lisa, Tracy, Becca, Samantha and Mrs. Baker,
So sorry for your loss. I remember how sweet your Dad was to me, and everyone he met. Love you all!
Renee Olvera Painter
Lois, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Richard in 7th grade and thought the world of him ever since. He was always a kind, gentle spirit and a person who was fair and thoughtful to everyone else. He was a loyal friend of many, had a great sense of humor, fun and honor. He was a good musician, sportsman and human being who will be sorely missed by many. He was all the better for having you as his life long partner. His memory is a benediction.
Lois, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Richard in 7th grade and thought the world of him ever since. He was always a kind, gentle spirit and a person who was fair and thoughtful to everyone else. He was a loyal friend of many, had a great sense of humor, fun and honor. He was a good musician, sportsman and human being who will be sorely missed by many. He was all the better for having you as his life long partner. His memory is a benediction.
To all of the Baker family, I am so sorry for your loss. “Itchy” was a great guy.
Is this crystal bakers dad