Baker Obituary (1948

Somis Baker, Jr., of Midland, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 after a lengthy battle with liver cancer. Jr. was born August 15, 1948 to Somis Baker, Sr. and Ida Wesley Baker in Battiest, OK where he was raised and educated. After High School he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. Upon his return from Vietnam, Jr. worked for Weyerhauser Timber Company skidding logs in McCurtain County, OK. During this time he met the love of his life, Fay Nell Simpson, and married her August 19, 1977. In the early 80s the family moved from Oklahoma to Lenorah, TX where Jr. began his career as a Hot Oil Operator for TST Paraffin Company and then began working for K.D.M. Hot Oil Services in Midland, TX where he retired after 25 years of dedicated service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved sports and will be remembered as an All Star softball player. Jr. was a proud Army Veteran and attended many services that honored all veterans, and has instilled that same honor in his grandson Catlin. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Cheyrl Vallie, CFNP, the staff of Dr. David Watkins, the staff of Doll-Hollander Chiropractic of Midland, along with Hospice of Midland. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and 3 sisters, Ann Sims, Marie Baker and Pearlie Jefferson Jr. leaves behind one son, Paul Bryan Weaver of Midland, TX; one daughter LaShawnda Thompson and husband Mark of Midland, TX; his pride and joy, grandson, Catlin Tate of Midland, TX; along with grandchildren, Josh and Sarah Carey and daughter Amanda of Melissa, TX; Trent Thompson, Cody Thompson, Britni Thompson, Kassie Thompson and Trey Thompson all of Midland, TX; three brothers, Gilbert Baker and wife Sharon of Branson, MO; Billy Paul Baker and wife Mary Lou of Bethel, OK; Wendell Baker of Battiest, OK. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Thursday, January 14, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 15, 2010 at Calvary Assembly of God. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. till 6:00 P.M. Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Brumley Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 18, 2010 at Bethel Hill Methodist Church. Interment will follow at County Line Cemetery in Pickens, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home in Midland and Brumley Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Condolences may be offered at To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jr. Baker, please visit our floral store.