John "Duncan" Franklin Baker

Mr. Baker was born April 26, 1932, the son of the late Ada (Meeks) and Johnny Baker, He passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his residence at Innovative Home.

While living in San Augustine Nursing Home, he worked as the custodian. He was most entertaining to everyone around him, loving to make them laugh. He was great at making sounds of the bulls, Bugs Bunny, Roadrunner and the Choo Choo train. His favorite color was blue.

Survivors include sister, Nola Faye Evans of Lufkin; brother and sister-in-law, Charles Ray and Eva Baker of Clawson; 7 nieces, Shirley Kleinik and husband Randy; Ann Sandoval and husband Rene, all of Lufkin, Susie Medina and husband Jesse of Rosenburg; Linda Long and husband Billy of Lufkin, Brenda Hough and husband Charlton of Lufkin, Patricia Rash and husband Lance of Clawson, Vicki Currie and husband Phillip of Hudson; nephew, James Baker and wife, Stacy of Bryan; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; and special great-nephew, “Big Joe”.

Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be Joe Hernandez, Genoro deJesus, Richard Long, J. C. Sandoval, Jared Medina and Lance Rash.

Mr. Baker’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Ann for all of the things she did for him, enhancing his life.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday morning at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home