Dorsey Leveerne Baker, 59, of Lindsay, Texas, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Methodist Hospital in Dallas. He was born in Newton May 25, 1953, son of Dorsey Dewitt and Lavera Asendorf Baker. He attended schools in Newton, graduating from Newton High School in 1971. Dorsey married Charlette Nancy Taggart on July 7, 1977.
He had worked for Peterbuilt as an assembly specialist for 12 years and for Borden Chemical for 15 years as an Assistant Manager. Dorsey was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who enjoyed hunting arrowheads, fishing, restoring antique furniture and watching Western movies. He was also an avid footgall fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors: wife, Charlette Baker of Lindsay, Texas; sons, Cory Baker and Zeb Baker; daughther, Kelly Baker Turbeville and husband, Joe; 3 grandchildren and sister Marilyn Gordon and husband Jeff of Newton.
Private interment will be Friday, January 25 at the Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.
