(From Simpson Funeral Home)Floyd (JR) Baker, age 89, of Webb City passed away surrounded by his family on Nov 5, 2026. Floyd was born June 14, 1937 in Hurley, MO. He was a loving husband, dad, brother and Grandpa. He was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Church in Carthage, MO. As it is written in Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my Shepherd."
Floyd enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old, he served on the USS. F.D. Roosevelt, then had a long career with Frito Lay, retiring in 1991, then worked at Turkey Creek Feed Store, in Duenweg, MO. His hobbies included being a skilled wood carver, a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, he and his wife enjoyed raising registered Texas longhorn cattle. His legacy will be remembered for the love and support he provided to his family which was his greatest joy.
Preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Mildred Baker, his brothers Bob, Bill, Lonnie and Tommy. He is survived by his wife Anna Marie Baker of Webb City, MO. He has three daughters from a previous union with Geraldine Martin, Susan Savage (Keith), Peggy Hall, Tina Oehme (Mike), sisters Shirley Rippy (Jim), Carolyn Lumley (Bill) and Donna Townsend (Dan) and a brother Gary Baker (Karen).
Grandchildren include Amber Hopkins (Josh), Darby Brake (Tim), Dylan Hall, Carson Hall (Blair), Micah Butcher (Josh), Ashley Savage and Aaron Savage, there are are 10 great grandchildren. Bonus family includes Darrell Harmon, Debbie Cansler (Ron), Dawn Harris (Brad) and Darren Harmon (Brandi). 16 Grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Also several nieces and nephews.
Services are under the care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home, with visitation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 6pm-8pm, and funeral services on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:00am, both held at the Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Directly following will be full military service with honors at the graveside at Ozark Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Victory Baptist Church.
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