Obituary for Layle Newton Baker Sr.
Marlow: Coach Layle Newton Baker Sr., passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Duncan, at the age of 80.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Jordy McKaskle and Rev. Ron Maxfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Layle was born Saturday, October 28, 1939 in Cordell, to Newt and Jeanette (Campbell) Baker. Lifelong resident of Marlow after graduating from SWOSU in 1973, he had grew up in Cordell and graduated from Cordell High School. Layle married the love of his life, Marilon "Lynn" Baker in Cordell on August 9, 1964; they were married for 44 years before her passing on March 15, 2009. After graduating from SWOSU, Layle was hired at Marlow Public Schools were he became a well known and loved coach and teacher for more than 37 years. Layle served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963. He was an avid golfer and a diehard sports fanatic that loved his Oklahoma Sooners. Layle cherished spending time with his grandchildren and going to all there sporting events. He enjoyed reading his Bible and going to Hop-n-Sack getting his Dr. Pepper. Layle enjoyed singing in the Quartet at the First Baptist Church were he was a member for many years.
Survivors include, 3 sons, Jeffrey Sterling Baker of Marlow, Gerald Baker of CT, Layle Baker, Jr. and Shanna Ball of Duncan, 8 grandchildren, Brian Michael Baker, Chelsea Rose Baker, Frankie Baker, Logan Baker, Landon Baker, Dawson Reese Baker, Hayden Cross Baker, and Madden Baker. He is also survived by a sister, Gayle Hamm of Weatherford, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many athletes that loved him dearly.
Along with his wife, Layle was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers will be: Press Mahaffey, Allen Ousley, Bobby Cobb, Ric Ward, Ken Layn, and Larry Sims.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: the First Baptist Church Quartet, Ken Wanzor, Jayden Schrock, and Doug Schrock.
Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Jordy McKaskle and Rev. Ron Maxfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Layle was born Saturday, October 28, 1939 in Cordell, to Newt and Jeanette (Campbell) Baker. Lifelong resident of Marlow after graduating from SWOSU in 1973, he had grew up in Cordell and graduated from Cordell High School. Layle married the love of his life, Marilon "Lynn" Baker in Cordell on August 9, 1964; they were married for 44 years before her passing on March 15, 2009. After graduating from SWOSU, Layle was hired at Marlow Public Schools were he became a well known and loved coach and teacher for more than 37 years. Layle served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963. He was an avid golfer and a diehard sports fanatic that loved his Oklahoma Sooners. Layle cherished spending time with his grandchildren and going to all there sporting events. He enjoyed reading his Bible and going to Hop-n-Sack getting his Dr. Pepper. Layle enjoyed singing in the Quartet at the First Baptist Church were he was a member for many years.
Survivors include, 3 sons, Jeffrey Sterling Baker of Marlow, Gerald Baker of CT, Layle Baker, Jr. and Shanna Ball of Duncan, 8 grandchildren, Brian Michael Baker, Chelsea Rose Baker, Frankie Baker, Logan Baker, Landon Baker, Dawson Reese Baker, Hayden Cross Baker, and Madden Baker. He is also survived by a sister, Gayle Hamm of Weatherford, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many athletes that loved him dearly.
Along with his wife, Layle was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers will be: Press Mahaffey, Allen Ousley, Bobby Cobb, Ric Ward, Ken Layn, and Larry Sims.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: the First Baptist Church Quartet, Ken Wanzor, Jayden Schrock, and Doug Schrock.
Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com