Otis Baker Jr. was born on December 15, 1944, to Otis Baker Sr. and Rosie Lee Vaughn of
Redwater, Texas. He was the oldest of 11 children - two brothers and eight sisters. At an early age, he developed a strong work ethic and desire to take care of his family.

On November 29, 1967, Otis joined in holy matrimony with Barbara Ann Fagan. They were blissfully married for forty-nine and a half years, until she was called home on May 27, 2017. Otis and Barbara had six children. He was a dependable, faithful family man
and dedicated husband who wholeheartedly loved his family.

Otis was a member of Hopewell Temple C.M.E. Church, Texarkana, Texas where he served as a Steward for over 15 years. He was a devoted servant and dedicated his time and talents in several capacities as a leader in the Finance and Hospitality ministries. He also was a dedicated member of the Masonic Fraternal Order where he held high office positions.

Remembering him with love: His four sons: Darrell L. Baker, Texarkana, TX, Jonathan (Tonya)
Baker, Texarkana, TX, Brandon (Barbretta) Baker, Cedar Hill, TX, Reginald (Shana) Baker,
Keller, TX, two daughters: Kendra (William) Simington, Desoto, TX, Lekita (Demetrius) Hoyle,
Chattanooga, TN, six sisters: Rosie Oliver, Texarkana, TX, Emma Baker, Redwater, TX, Louise
(Dee) Miller, Texarkana, TX, Virginia Green, Texarkana, TX, Darlene Baker, Texarkana, TX, Arlene (Ricky) Duncan, Texarkana, TX, sister-in-law: Shirley Shields, Carrollton, TX, brother-in-law: Norman Wade, New Boston, TX, aunt: Inez Ware, Redwater, TX, eighteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Visitation for Otis Baker Jr. will be Friday, July 28, 2023, from 5 to 7 PM at Hopewell CME. Funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hopewell CME. Online registration is available at www.haynesmortuary.com.