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Henry Neal Baker, 77, a resident of Little Texas, Alabama, passed away on October 14, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be Saturday, October 18, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Little Texas Tabernacle with funeral services at 3:00 p.m.
Neal served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He made his life long career working for and being a member of Local Union 52 Plumbers and Steamfitters for 56 years. He was reliable, a very hard worker, and he was excellent at his trade. Neal was very well known around our neighborhood for his helping hand, helping his family, neighbors and friends. He was very talented in his design for details and problem solving.
Neal married the love of his life, Sarah Ann Kirk, and they built a loving family together. They recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Neal provided for his family and led them by example, teaching them to be loyal and trustworthy. Neal was a man of his word. He was a loving husband, the best father any child could wish for, and he was an amazing Paw Paw. He loved his wife, kids and grandchildren and he always put them before himself providing for them. Neal loved to fish and hunt. There were many great memories made with his family during fishing and hunting trips, holidays and working on the road with his friends and family as well. He was a very good man and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Ann Kirk Baker, his daughter: Keeley Baker Marrs (Gary), his son: Michael Neal Baker (Shanna), grandson: Brady Streetman, granddaughter: Maci Baker. Bonus grandchildren: John Marrs, Haley Marrs, Lily Marrs, Brianna Abney, Ren Fuller, Lane Fuller. Brother, Stanley Baker (Linda), Sisters: Carol Richardson (John) and Brenda Selman, Brother-in-law: Stanley Kirk (Sylvia) and numerous nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Lori Ann Baker, his parents: Frank and Olean Baker, his brothers, Larry Baker and Johnny Baker, his father and mother-in-law: William and Sally Kirk.