Birth date: Jul 20, 1995 Death date: Mar 4, 2026
Brooks Michael Baker, 30, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away March 4, 2026, at his home. He was born July 20, 1995, in Columbia, Missouri, to Mike and Karen (Hinton) Baker. Brooks was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, where Read Obituary
Brooks and I had many memories together, starting from an impromptu meeting at the gym that spurred to be so much more over the years. During that time I learned so much more about the heart and determination that was far beyond his years. Our time together was never wasted as Brooks always found ways to teach me as much about myself as I ever taught him. He lit up every room, had a story for every situation and challenged me constantly. Regardless of the time which was lost between visits or chats over the years, I always knew if the need was there, Brooks would be there for me if I needed him.
Couple good memories together to mention:
- Brooks training for push-up world
Record. There was no quit.
- Brooks and I getting a truck buried while launching a boat off the banks. (His idea...)
- Watching his carpentry skills evolve to a masterful level
- The love and respect he always showed me, my wife and my girls.
He was such a great kid. One of my favorite memories of him goes back to when he was in third grade. I was trying to help him with his multiplication, and he was completely over it. So I came up with a plan — I made flash cards, and every time he got an answer right, he got to use his BB gun and do target practice on the card. It turned learning into a game, and it’s a moment that has always stayed with me.
I still have the wooden box he made for me all those years ago. Today, the boys use it to hold their bullets, shells, and the little odds and ends that come with hunting. The top has a big crack in it now, but they don’t mind at all. To Me - it’s still something special.
