Larry Fred Baker, 58, of Brenham, TX passed away December 8, 2017. He was born July 19, 1959 in Overton, TX to the late Jesse Owens Baker and Doris Maureen Cameron Baker. He was passionate for history especially anything that had to do with The Great State of Texas. His life was dedicated to education of others inside and outside the walls of any school. His ultimate love was for God's creation whether it be the great outdoors, people around him, animals of all kind, and above all the legacy he left in his children and grandson.

Survivors include daughters Alecia Patranella & husband Jason of Huntsville and Stephanie Baker of Huntsville; son Joshua Baker of San Diego, CA; sisters Carolyn Baker of Bryan and Marilyn Savage of Markham; brother Mike Baker & wife Linda of Houston and one grandson Bradley Owen Patranella.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11:30 AM Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing, TX with Joshua Baker officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Larry's favorite charities: Adam's Angels Ministry (AdamsAngelsMinistry.org), Cal Farley's (calfarley.org) & True Blue Animal Rescue (help@t-bar.org)

The family wishes to extend our many thanks to the physicians and Cardiac ICU nurses at Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, TX for the compassionate care and valiant effort provided to our father and our whole family during this very difficult time.