Donovan Baker

Donovan Baker, 60, of D'Iberville, MS died on Sunday, June 15, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Baker was a native of Lafollett, TN and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 20 years. He was a graduate of Tennesse Tech and a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was also a Veteran of the US Army. He was retired from the casino industry and had worked for the Treasure Bay and Beau Rivage Casinos. He attended the First Baptist Church in Biloxi. Mr. Baker was a thoughtful and loving person, always caring for others even when he didn't feel well. He was a fun loving, faithful man with a warm smile. Don's personality could win over anyone. He was a very intelligent man and a history buff, retelling history stories in a captivating way. In sickness and in health, Don always kept his cool and maintained his composure and charming sense of humor. He always put everyone's needs above his own. A great son, brother, husband and father, the best anyone could ever hope for. Don praised God and always thanked him for his many blessings, even when times got tough. He fought back cancer to give his family five extra years of him; he fought a great battle. Don always appreciated the beauty of nature, and loved to listen to the rain and watch sunsets. His other favorites were oldies music and old movies, family vacations, Christmas holidays and just being at home with his wife and children. For fun he mostly enjoyed dining out and going to the movies. Don will be sadly missed by his wife, children, family and friends. Mr. Baker is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Baker; brother, Maurice Baker. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Tracy Baker; three daughters, Melia Baker, Shelby Baker, Lisa Baker; one son, Sean Baker; one brother, Brad Baker, wife Susan and their two sons. A visitation will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 7:00 pm. Both will be at the Howard Ave. Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Biloxi. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to: American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507. View and sign a register book @www.bradfordokeefe.com