Robert "Bobby" Baker was born May 21st, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina to Velda Fern (Gilleland) and William Thomas Baker, Jr. He passed away Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 20 days. Bobby grew up in western Oklahoma spending many years in Arnett, Oklahoma and Berlin, Oklahoma. His parents purchases a farm in the Bulo community where they made their home and Bobby graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1965. After graduation he attended Oklahoma State University and later began working for Santa Fe Railroad. During the Vietnam era he joined the Navy Reserves where he was sent to Vietnam and was tasked to patrolling the river. After his discharge he returned stateside and continued his employment with the railroad completing a 44 years career. During this time he purchased land and had his farming and cattle operation. After his retirement he continued farming and his cattle operation, he also enjoyed traveling the world along with spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Kenneth Leddy and a great nephew, Jarod Martindale. Bobby is survived by 2 sisters, Linda Leddy, Canute, OK and Donna Jean Baggs and husband, Jay, Allen, TX; nieces and nephews, Deena Martindale and husband, George, Debbie Walpole and husband, Judd, Denise Gerhold and husband, Bill, Deah Miller and husband, Dale, Dustin Baggs, Kara Pritz and husband Rob and Sariah Haiar and husband, Ryan and numerous great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Friday, November 12, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery officiated by Jay Baggs. Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service-West. Condolences can be made online at www.classicfunerals.com