Phillip Austin Baker, 55, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at Broken Arrow Nursing Home, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was born on July 12, 1960, in Ventura, California, to Charles and Patricia Diane Baker.
Phillip became part of a large family that loved him. Although he never had a formal education, Phillip taught those around him the great, childlike joy one could find in listening to music, drinking A&W root beer, riding in the car, watching his brothers shoot their guns, ripping the wrapping paper off of Christmas packages, and if you weren't paying attention, ripping the wrapping paper off of yours. Phillip liked to make you chase him, and if he was quick enough, could get away from his mother's watchful eye, and run up the aisle during a church service, much to the amusement of his siblings.
He couldn't tell you that he loved you, but he could smile when you spoke to him, he could hold your hand. He's in heaven now, running down the golden streets, with great, childlike joy, excited for the day when his family will chase after him again.
Phillip is preceded in death by his father, Charles Baker. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Diane Baker, and five brothers and sisters: Timothy Baker and wife Sharon, Mark Baker and wife Barbara, Mitch Baker and wife Kim, Paula Baker Hunsinger, and Lisa Baker, three nieces and five nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 14, at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, John Dickmann will officiate. Phillip will be interred at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Phillip was a member of Garnett Church of Christ.
Moore's Southlawn Chapel (918) 663-2233