Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Baker, 78 of Benton, LA will be held at 11:00, Friday, May 11, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Rev. Tommy Patton will officiate at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Robert “Bob” Baker went to meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 after a short illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, O.W. Baker and Ella Mae Baker and twin brother, Richard Lee Baker. Bob was employed with MOP/Union Railroad for 48 years. He was currently employed with Goodwill Industries in Shreveport, LA. Bob is survived by his wife, Frances Guess Baker; children, Robert O. Baker, Carla Baker Meeks, Debbie Baker, Rene' Baker McClure, and Michele Baker Skipper. He was blessed with five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends from the Union Pacific Railroad will serve as pallbearers, Jody Lofton, Kenny Cobb, Norwood Christianson, Don Willard, Floyd Bonner and SamWiersma. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.