Lionel Murray "Bill" Baker

Lionel Murray "Bill" Baker, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. Bill was born on September 3, 1933 in Earle, Arkansas to Walter and Veda Baker and was a graduate of Earle High School. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill is preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Baker, two sons and daughters-in-law: Phillip and Oteeka Baker of Huntsville, Arkansas and Stan and Deborah Baker of Kansas City, Missouri and Sydney, Australia. He is also survived by a grandson, Aidan Baker of Chicago, Illinois and a brother John Baker of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Bill spent many years managing a John Deere dealership in Earle and was a fixture in the agricultural community of Eastern Arkansas. Bill was a quiet, private and peaceful man who enjoyed time with his family. Graveside funeral services will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Visitation will precede the service from 1-2 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Condolences at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.