Graveside services for Coye Norris Baker, 89, Lawrence, will be 11 am Tuesday, at Oak Hill Cemetery.
He died Friday, September 5, 2014, at his home.
He was born March 15, 1925, in Broken Arrow, OK, the son of Edgar Lee and Birdie Ethel Morris Baker.
Coye served in the United States Navy. After his service he became a truck driver and was a Teamster for 35 years.
Mr. Baker married Reba Ray Rowbotham in 1946, in Lamar Arkansas. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter Sherry and Grant McCoy, Lawrence, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his son Doughlas Coye Baker, who died May 4, 2012.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Monday, at the funeral home.
Coye will truly be missed as a North Lawrence fixture. I enjoyed our conversations about Billy and loved it when they used to go for walks or ride bikes and come by my house. I am sure Billy misses his grandpa and all the times they shared.
He was a busy man that has earned his time of peace. Bless his memory.
Reba,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Coye. I always enjoyed visiting with him and had missed seeing him the last several years.
Tim and Ronda Shepard
One cannot express the sadness the loss of a loved one brings onto our lives. Our deepest and most sincere condolences to grandma Reba Baker and to the entire family. Although you never got the opportunity to meet your great granddaughter, Cloyë, she mourns your passing as you were her one and only grandpapy. May you rest in peace.
Sherry, Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Sherry,Reva and all the kids.I rented from him for years and became very close to the family.May he soar with the angels..
Reba, Sherry and family, sorry to hear of Coye passing, Coye and I talked many time about neighborhood happenings,working on his tractor, talking about the garden or whatever the topic was at the time. Being neighbors for over 30 years leaves for a lot of memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Coye, we will truly miss you, may you rest in peace.
Herman LeRoux
Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you during this difficult time. May God wrap His comforting arms around you and bring you peace.