Warren James Baker, 82, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. Funeral Services are under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales, Texas. Interment will follow at Moulton City Cemetery in Moulton, Texas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm at Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas. Warren was born on February 8, 1933 in Houston, Texas. He was the son of James and Myrtle (Alexander) Baker. Warren served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Brush. While serving our Country, he married Vana Ann Hefner on September 12, 1952 at Kashmere Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He obtained his Masters Degree in Education and was a teacher for Gonzales ISD for 35 years. He also served as the Minister for Moulton Baptist Church in Moulton, Texas. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying air planes. He liked to ride his motorcycle with his club, the Retreads. He enjoyed taking care of his vegetable and flower gardens, and watching birds. He would set up the pool in the summer so the kids could swim. He also raised Honey Bees. Warren is survived by two sons; Warren Baker, Jr. and his wife, Peggy of Monthalia, Texas, John Baker and his wife, Shirley of Harwood, Texas, one daughter; Catherine Swieter and her husband, Eric of Austin, Texas, one sister; Mildred Beaman of Houston, Texas, one brother; Roger Baker of Houston, Texas, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; James and Myrtle Baker, and an infant daughter; Myrna Lou Baker. The family request memorials to: Parkinson s Disease Foundation / 715 Ryan St., Suite 105A / Lake Charles, LA. 70601, or Texas Kidney Foundation / 45 NE Loop 410, Suite 255 / San Antonio, Texas 78216 To join the family in celebrating Warren s life and to offer condolences, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com