G. F. Baker Jr.

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. Fred Palmer, pastor of the Carpenter's Church, officiating.BURIAL: Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors courtesy of U. S. Army personnel from Fort Hood, Texas. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Baker was born on Aug. 22, 1924 at Charlie, Texas and had been a resident of Pampa since 1949. He married Rose Catherine "Kitty" Yeilding on March 26, 1946. He was a chef and kitchen manager for the Pampa Club and the Pampa Country Club from 1959 until his retirement in 1992. Mr. Baker served in the U. S. Army with 977th Antiaircraft Battalion from 1943 to 1946. He was awarded the Victory Medal, the American Theater Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Camp Medal. He was a member of the Pampa VFW Post. He was an avid history buff and enjoyed watching sports and playing dominoes.SURVIVORS: Wife of 59 years: Kitty Baker of the home; 4 sons: Barney G. Baker and wife Rose of Pensacola, FL, James F. Baker and wife Donna of Amarillo, Walter H. Baker of Van, and William E. Baker of Pampa; a daughter: Patti Stewart and husband Nick of Hays, KS; a brother Arthur Baker and wife Neva of Visalia, CA; 6 grandchildren: Michael Baker of Amarillo, Cathy McCausland of Middletown, OH, Tina Baker of Pensacola, FL, Jeremy Baker of White Deer, and Chris Stilwell and Andrew Baker, both of Pampa; 3 great grandchildren: Zachery Baker and Sean Baker, both of White Deer, and Jack McCausland of Middletown, OH.SPECIAL NOTICE: The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 PM Monday at the funeral home.