William Anthony Baker

William Anthony “King Pablo” Baker, 52, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Baytown, Texas. He was born on November 14, 1968, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Frank Anthony Baker and Pamela Paschal Baker. He graduated from Dobie High School in 1988, where he went on to study at Rice Aviation earning an associate degree. William was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Crosby. He not only was a volunteer basketball coach for the church but, he also taught Sunday school as well. He founded his own business in Baytown called S&B Complete Auto Repair where he enjoyed working on vehicles.

William was a person who pursued many interests, some of which included shooting guns, and fishing. He was also an avid pool player. In Fact, it was one of his biggest passions. William was a generous kind man, who had a true servant’s heart. He was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. He was considered a bonus dad to so many children who needed one. His doors were always open no matter what.

William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, bonus father, and friend to many who knew him. He was preceded in death by his biological father James Howard Ayers; and his maternal grandmother Polly Paschal. He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his beloved wife of 5 years Mary Baker; his mother Pamela Baker of Conroe, Texas, his father Frank Baker of Mena Arkansas; his children William Anthony Baker II of League City, Isaac Mitchell Wood of Crosby, Texas, Isaiah Caleb Wood of Crosby, Texas, Brenden Schwerdtfeger of Crosby, Texas, Christopher Schwerdtfeger of Baytown, Texas, Regina Deville of Ohio; his grandchildren Racheal, Jason, Layla Cramer; his sister Dana Hutchins and husband Tim of Conroe, Texas; his bonus daughter Felicia Land, numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 9am-10am, with a funeral service beginning at 10am, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Crosby, 615 Runneburg Rd, Crosby, TX 77532. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery following the funeral service.    

Due to COVID19, the funeral home will be requiring anyone coming into the facility to wear face coverings and to practice social distancing. We are recommending minimizing the size of services to help ensure the safety of our families and staff.