BAKER, CMS Richard P. of Mesquite, born August 20, 1931, passed away December 4, 2006. He was a very loving family man, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, who will be extremely missed by the many people whose lives he touched. We will not mourn his death but celebrate his life. Preceded in death by father, Perry E. Baker (spouse, Katherine), mother, Nellie M. Baker, and brother, Bill Baker. Survived by wife, Marilyn A. Baker; brother, Jack Baker & wife, Norma; children, Kay Crisp & husband, Alton; Susie Turner & husband, Jake; Ricky Baker & wife, Jenny; Ed Baker & wife, Beth; Mary Ann Busby & husband, Bill; Jack Baker & wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Candy, Hope, Tina, Misty, Jake & wife, Brittany, Jordan, Macy, J P, Jesse, Bailey and Little Jack; other relatives, Mary June & husband, Jimmy Rowe; Michael Rowe & wife, Susan; Carol Stelter & husband, Ray; Jane Ann Coleman & husband, Randy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Service will be 1:00PM Thursday, December 7, 2006 at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 3:00PM Thursday, December 7, 2006 at DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, TX.