Raymond C. Baker, 79, of Port Neches, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Raymond was born January 2, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to Oscar Bryant Baker and Sally Dailey Baker. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the United Methodist Temple and a member of the Methodist Men.

Raymond retired from Gulf/Chevron as an accounting supervisor after 36 years of service. He was the founder of Samaritan Harvest and was on the Board at the Port Arthur Community Home. Raymond proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps and Marine Reserves.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sybil Baker of Port Neches, TX; daughter, Susan Baker Wallace of Panama City, FL; son, Ron K. Baker and wife Susan of Groves, TX; grandchildren, Alaina Broussard, Avery Hunt, Phoebe Hall, and Cayden Baker.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the United Methodist Temple followed by the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. with Reverend Phil Chamberlain officiating.

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: The United Methodist Temple, 4101 Hwy 73, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.