Norman Gale "Bud" Baker's Obituary
Norman Gale “Bud” Baker, age 90, of West Fork passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born October 23, 1935 in Onda, Arkansas to William Edgar and Arizona Mae Richardson Baker. He was a member of the Baptist Ford Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jacqueline “Jacque” Baker and son, Steve Jones.
Bud is survived by three daughters, Debi McDonald, Cheri Bryant and her husband Willie, and Yvonne Little, all of West Fork; three sons, Marty Jones and his wife Debbie of Decatur, Scott Baker and his wife Becky of Farmington, and Bill Baker and his wife Tiffany of Colville, Washington; one sister, Connie Freriks of Stinnett, Texas and one brother, Randy Baker of West Fork; 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.
Bud grew up in Northwest Arkansas, attending school in several of the small communities near Fayetteville before graduating from Prairie Grove High School. He later served in the Army, deploying to Germany before returning home to become a carpenter. He married Jacque on April 25, 1970, and they raised seven children together. They were happily married for 44 years. Bud worked as the Maintenance Supervisor at West Fork Schools, retiring after 19 years of service. He enjoyed the job, the people he worked with, and interacting with the kids.
If you knew Bud, chances are you really liked him. He was kind, caring, honest, funny and hard working. He always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was the kind of person who brightened your day when your paths crossed. Bud was loved by many and will be missed.
Visitation will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 29 at Moore’s Chapel with burial to follow at Baptist Ford Cemetery.
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