Elbert Charles Baker

Elbert Charles Baker, 84, of West Fork, Ark. went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home in West Fork, Ark. He was born September 6, 1934 in Leoti KS to Coy and Martha Baker. Elbert retired from the U of A after 29 years of service, a career highlighted by Directing the Strawberry Experiment Station at Bald Knob, and he was awarded the Horticulture Department's Distinguished Service award. He served his country for three years in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending his time helping other people including volunteering as Fire Chief in Velvet Ridge, Meals on Wheels, and First Baptist Church of West Fork's Tuesday Morning Community Service Group. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Faye Schubarth. He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Syble Baker, brother, Coy (Bud) Baker of Oark, Ark., sister, Jeanette Pellham of Hagarville Ark., three children: Lt Col Ray Baker, USAF (Ret) and his wife Billie Sue of Edmond, Okla., Candy Odglen and her husband Randy of Tontitown, Ark., Eileene Alsup and her husband Tim of Rogers, Ark., six grandchildren: Ashley Cardiel, Capt Billy Baker USAF, Angela Ketner, Lindsey Odglen, Brittany Alderson, Callie Kennedy and two great-grandchildren, Esther and Lydia Ketner. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 17th starting at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of West Fork located at 246 N Centennial Ave, West Fork, Ark. 72774 Phone 479.839.3221. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a memorial fund in honor of Elbert at First Baptist Church, West Fork, Ark. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.