Daniel Dwaine Baker
Daniel Dwaine Baker, 88, of Kountze, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1935, in Covington County Alabama. He was raised by Huldah Claunch Baker and John D. Baker.
Mr. Baker served in the United State Army, owned J & B Foods in Kountze for over twenty years, and several drive-in grocery stores before serving as the maintenance supervisor at the Hardin County Courthouse for fifteen years. He was a deacon most of his adult life at the Kountze Church of Christ.
Survivors include his children, Steve Baker and his wife, Michelle and Paul Baker and his wife, Tracy, all of Kountze; David Baker and his wife, Christi, of Dallas; John Baker and his wife, Jodie, of Kountze; and Amy Dial and her husband, Sam, of Call; grandchildren, Brandy, Justin, Jennifer, Mason, Aaron, Misty, Brandy, Brooke, Shay, Austin, Morgan, Madisonne, Cameran, Austin, Jayden, and Jacob; numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jim “Buddy” Baker of Baycliff and John Terrell Baker and his wife, Felesa, of Rosenberg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Erma Cozene Williams Baker and his parents.
A gathering of Mr. Baker’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Kountze Church of Christ, 1035 North Pine Street, Kountze. His graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Holland Cemetery, Kountze, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Mr. Baker’s memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Kountze Church of Christ, 1035 North Pine Street, Kountze.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kountze Church of Christ, 1035 North Pine Street, Kountze, Texas 77625 or Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group, P. O. Box 12352, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Kountze Church of Christ
- 1035, N Pine St, Kountze, TX, 77625,
- December 26, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Graveside Service
Holland Cemetery-Kountze
- 5523, Holland Cemetery Road, Kountze, Texas, 77625,
- December 27, 2023
- 10:00 am
Memorial Service
Kountze Church of Christ
- 1035, N Pine St, Kountze, TX, 77625,
- December 27, 2023
- 2:00 pm
One of the best men anyone could meet and some of the best family kids grandkids etc you could meet. Great people prayers going up for all of y’all. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you for the rest of your years.
I worked with Mr. Baker at Hardin County. He was always friendly, helpful and the best maintenance director Hardin County has ever had. I am so sad to hear of his passing.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Baker was my boss when I worked at the H&H from ‘72 – ‘74. He made such a positive impact on me that I often found myself following his leadership example when leading others both in the Marines and in civilian employment.
Steve,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
John and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have always remembered Mr. Baker as being a kind man whenever I saw him. He left an impression on me and I’m sure, everyone that knew him. Take comfort in knowing that many thought highly of him. You are all in my prayers.
-Lance
What a blessing it was to know Dwayne and Cozene for the years I was employed by Hardin County. Their love was evident and they both demonstrated Christian love and faith. I’ll always treasure my time working with them. Godspeed, Dwayne.
Mr. Baker was a very nice, friendly person. We enjoyed his time at the Hardin County Courthouse and missed him when he retired. Sending prayers to his family.