He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Gene & Vivian Lue Baker, and by wife of 18 years, Judy Baker.
Those left to cherish his memories are his 3 children: Kristen Regmund (Glenn), Shannon Baker and Derek Baker; 3 grandchildren: Ashlie Schmitt, Zachary Schmitt and Joshua Rodriquez; 4 great grandchildren: Dawson Schmitt, Brantley Schmitt, Nylah Rodriquez and Nolan Rodriquez; brother, Danny Baker (Linda) and sister, Kim Baker (David Marsh); nieces & nephews: Dionne Johnston, Deann Baker, Kasie Hedrick, Kaylee Hedrick and Joe Hedrick.
Rudy lived most of his life in Crandall, TX and graduated from Crandall High School in 1963. He was a dedicated worker to Ford Motor Company for 32 years. He was a long time a member of First Baptist Church Crandall.
Some of his favorite past times were coaching for the Crandall Pee Wee Football League.
He loved all sports especially basketball and baseball and he enjoyed a good game of pool from time to time.
In lieu of flowers, the family request to send donations to the Texas Scottish Rite for Children Hospital on his behalf @ https://scottishriteforchildren.org
A family visitation for Rudy will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A graveside service will occur Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Crandall Cemetery, 102 Trinity Rd., Crandall, TX 75114.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawn-funerals.com for the Baker family.
