John Milton Baker, Jr.

John Milton Baker, Jr., 85 of Temple passed away March 25, 2025, in a Temple hospital. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

John was born January 4, 1940, in Oenaville, TX. He graduated from Academy High School in 1957 and went to Texas A&I College at Kingsville. He completed his PhD in Soil Science & Conservation at Oklahoma State University. After serving on the OSU faculty, he returned to Temple to manage the family farm. He also served in administrative roles for the EPA, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and the Brazos River Authority.

John and his wife, Bobbie, celebrated their 62-year wedding anniversary and enjoyed everything together including farming, camping, and fishing. John was known for his sense of humor and loved to tease the kids and grandkids. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, teach them life lessons and create travel adventures for them. He lived a full life as a great dad and grandpa and was adored by his great grandchildren. He will be missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Eubanks Baker; parents, John Milton Baker Sr. and Edna Stone Baker; and brother, Mickey Baker.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Rister; two daughters, Melissa (Gary) Hofmann of Seattle, WA, and Amanda (Ronald) Harris of Tyler, TX; six grandchildren, Julie (Brandon) Glenn, Anna Hofmann, Natalie (Levi) Jordan, Michael (Kristal) Harris, Blake (Caroline) Harris, and Katherine Harris; and three great grandchildren, Baker Glenn, Millie Glenn, and Maryn Harris.

He and his family are appreciative and want to give special thanks to all of his caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice.