Richard Dwayne Baker

August 2, 1952 - September 19, 2021

Richard Dwayne Baker, a resident of Sulphur was born August 2, 1952 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Melvin & Virginia (Reagan) Baker. He passed away Sunday September 19, 2021 at Sulphur, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years 1 month and 17 days. Richard grew up in Duncan where he graduated from Duncan High School. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Debbie Dill on September 4, 1969 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He started working in the oilfield after high school and continued this work for over twenty years including working overseas. After returning to the United States, he began working in the corporate world. Even though he was officially retired, he never stopped working on his many auctions and on the land he so loved. Richard never met a stranger and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone with no questions asked. He was a National Merchandising Manager for Newell Corp. Richard was a member of Crossway Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Melvin Baker, Jr. Survived by his Wife, Debbie Baker, of Sulphur, OK; Daughter, Angela Reed & husband James, of Norman, OK; Son, Rick Baker & wife Christy, of Rector, AR; Sister, Barbara Connel, Brother, Gary Baker, 7 Grandchildren, Derek, Kirby, Haley, Avianna, Miranda, Spenser, & Brodie, 2 Great Grandchildren: Charlotte, & Kirbie, Memorial Services will be held Tuesday September 21, 2021 at 11:00AM at Crossway First Baptist Church officiated by Rev Bill Leveridge.. Arrangements under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Sulphur online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com