Billy Joe Baker, 83, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by his loving family after battling a terminal illness.
Bill was born March 19, 1943 in Shongaloo, Louisiana to George and Maggie Baker. When he got older he joined the army and was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he met and later married Kay Christensen on March 19, 1965. He was a man of many professions and never stayed still. After his service he went on to work for the Air Force Academy Fire Department where he retired as the Assistant Fire Chief.
When Bill was not working he “Never let the grass grow under his feet” and kept busy with numerous hobbies and other professions. He loved the outdoors and would enjoy taking trips back home to Arkansas where he would upkeep and maintain hunting land along with a tree farm. Bill was a man of God, loved and supported his family and took the time to make every moment a teaching one.
He is survived by his loving wife Kay Baker; his children: Rodney Baker, his wife Tammy, and DeWayne Baker; his grandchildren: Chelsea Miller and Shelby Baker; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and 7 brothers. He will be missed by all who knew him.
“Dad, thank you for making me the man I am today!” Love, Rodney
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Uncle Bill was my favorite relative (don’t tell the others). He was larger than life.
Bill was one of the nicest people ever. When he talked to you he always treated you like family. He truly cared about his family and people in general. Bill was a man in which the saying “he never met a stranger” could be said and it be 100% true. He will be missed by so many. Our love and condolences to all his family and friends. Rest in peace Bill.
Shaun and Victoria
Bill, You were the BEST neighbor a girl could ask for. I miss you already! thank you for being so loving and caring to me and Chandler. I still hear the potato truck pulling up and delivering the load of goods from the Valley, You then giving away every last thing they delivered . You were the most generous and kind man. Thank you . Rest in Peace, See you on the other side.