Nicky Charles Baker

Nicky Charles Baker, 74 of Vernon, Texas passed away
on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Vernon, Texas.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, 2023 at
10 a.m. at Western Trail Cowboy Church with Rev. Luke
Morrison and Rev, Jo Mac Petit o൶ ciating. Burial followed
at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan
Funeral Home.
Nicky was born Monday, Dec. 27, 1948 in Vernon,
Texas. He was the son of the late Joe Charlie Baker and the
late Thelma Florence Ming Baker. He married Rita Joyce
Greenway on April 30, 1984 in Vernon, Texas. Nicky served
in the Texas National Guard for eight years. He retired after
forty-four years of working as a welder for W. T. Waggoner
Estate. Nicky enjoyed hunting and ¿ shing. He was a
member of Western Trail Cowboy Church.
Nicky is survived by his wife, Rita Baker of the home; daughter, Melanie Chilton
of Vernon, Texas; sons, Shane Baker of Claremore, Oklahoma and Chris Baker of
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; step son, Michael Baum of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister,
Shelley Mason of Vernon, Texas. Nicky also leaves behind eleven grandchildren.
Nicky is preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Baker in August of 2022.
Visitation was Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral
Home.
Memorials can be made to Advanced Rehabilitation Patient Activities in Vernon,
Texas or Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com