Gene Leon Baker

Gene Leon Baker, 76 year-old resident of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away June 3, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, after a lengthy illness. Born May 24, 1941 in Elk City, Oklahoma, he was the son of Dale Baker and Lucille (Armstrong) Baker. Gene was a longtime truck driver. He loved quarter horses and rodeos and participated in rodeos as a heeler in team roping events at one time. Survivors include his wife, Mary Baker, of the home; 3 daughters, Peggy Branham of Midland, TX; Justine Baker of Idaho; and Crystal Seeley of Washington, OK; 7 grandchildren; and 1 sister, Peggy Willis. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Trueway House of Prayer, 600 Oakview Dr., Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110. Donations in Gene’s name can be made to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation, 4200 W. Memorial Road, Ste. 510, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

Arrangements under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, OK.