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In Loving Memory
Dell Prentis Baker

Dell Prentis Baker

6/26/1929  —  9/23/2016

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Dell Prentis Baker
Prentis Baker, 87, of West Orange, passed away on September 24, 2016, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randall Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Pinehill, Texas, on June 26, 1929, he was the son of Dellie Ray Baker and Annie Bee (Posey) Baker. Prentis was a supervisor at Firestone. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1951. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and also a member of the Masonic Lodge 126 AF and AM in Orange. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and he enjoyed reading and watching sports. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jimmie M. Baker, of West Orange, TX; children, Janet Dunahoo and husband, Randy, of Frisco, TX, Diana Dupree Baker, of Austin, TX, and Joe Baker and wife, Mitzie, of Beaumont, TX; grandchildren, Jeanna Allen, Cindy Wheeler, Danelle Allen, Drew Dupree, Brett Baker, and Carly Baker; and seven great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Shawn Wheeler, Brett Allen, Drew Dupree, Brett Baker, Travis Chapman, and Jay Davis

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital at 1535 West Loop S #240, Houston, TX 77027.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Monday, September 26, 2016 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630

Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 · 2:00 PM

Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630

In Memory

Moments to treasure

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Messages of Love

From family and friends

David Henry September 26, 2016
Mr. Baker was a very important man in our lives. We will miss him tremendously and want to send our deepest sympathy to Ms. Baker, Janet, Diana and Joe and the kids. Our extended family has lost another member. We pray for you all and may God's love shine down on you all during this time.We love you all.David and Elgene and family.
Anonymous September 26, 2016
Sentimental Dreams was purchased for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Anonymous September 26, 2016
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Anonymous September 26, 2016
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Keith & Reechia Powell And Sharon & Hugh Stovall September 26, 2016
Keith & Reechia Powell and Sharon & Hugh Stovall purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Claybar Funeral Home September 26, 2016
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Anonymous September 25, 2016
Care and Compassion Spray was purchased for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Anonymous September 25, 2016
Florist Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Vickie Coon Smith September 25, 2016
VICKIE COON SMITH lit a candle in memory of Dell Prentis Baker
The Henry Family September 25, 2016
The Henry Family purchased the Ocean Breeze Spray for the family of Dell Prentis Baker.
Jimmie Lou James September 25, 2016
OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH THIS FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN THEIR LIVES!! Loving neighbor & friend!! He will be missed by all of us. Friends in Christ-always Prayers!! J. B. & Jimmie Lou James
Mitzie Baker September 25, 2016
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Mitzie Baker September 25, 2016
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Claybar Funeral Home September 25, 2016
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