Joey Glenn Baker, 65, of Big Spring, Texas entered into eternal peace on Friday, March 13, 2015 in San Marcos, Texas. Beloved husband of 25 years to Jill Cunningham - Baker; loving father to Jackson Baker of Austin, Texas; Jarred (Christina) Baker of Buda, Texas; and Jessica (Will) Barrett of Canyon Lake, Texas. Devoted Grandfather to Drew Keaton and Bryson Emory Baker, and Granddaughters Rylan Grace and Camden Bay Barrett.
Joey was born in Big Spring, Texas to Robert and Betty Jo Baker on November 1, 1949. He attended high school at Big Spring High and he graduated in 1968. He went on to earn an accounting degree at The University of Houston where he played under the legendary football coach Bill Yeoman from 1968 - 1972. In 1971, the Houston Cougars played in the thirteenth edition of the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl against Colorado. Joey always had a love for cars and would go on to work in the car business for 35+ years.
Joey is preceded in death by his father Robert Baker; his mother-in-law Regenia Cunningham; and his father-in-law Roy Cunningham.
Joey is survived by his mother Betty Jo Williamson; his brother Bobby (Paula) Baker; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Riverbend Church-Smith Chapel located at 4214 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, Texas with Senior Pastor Ken Baldwin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Joey's family requests that donations be made to 'The Woodlands United Methodist Church' and note 'Joey Baker/ Y.E.S. school for girls in Belize City'. Joey was involved with this program as a supporter and as a volunteer. This organization was very dear to his heart. The address for the church is:
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
ISAIAH 43:1-3 Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior...
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