Published in Daily Press on Feb. 25, 2016 (in part):
GLOUCESTER POINT - Last Sunday, February 21, 2016 this world lost a great American hero, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many in the passing of Col. Doyle D. "Pappy" Baker at his home surrounded by his devoted family and friends. He was born in Cherokee, OK, on October 14, 1940, and graduated from Helena High School, Helena, OK, in 1958. After two years at Oklahoma State University, he entered the United States Marine Corps Aviation Cadet Program at Pensacola, FL and was commissioned as a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant at Beeville, TX in 1962. In November 1962, Pappy was assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack 513 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, CA, as an F-4 pilot. He and the squadron were later assigned to Atsugi, Japan and DaNang, Vietnam from November 1964 to November 1965. In September 1966, he was selected as a Marine Corps Exchange Officer with the 16th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL until October 1967. Pappy was then transferred to Udorn Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, where he was still on Exchange Duty, only assigned to the 13th Tactical Fighter Sq. On December 17, 1967, while demonstrating extraordinary ability and skill during aerial combat in a Phantom II, he was officially credited with downing one MIG-17, the first of only three Marines to shoot down a MIG in the Vietnam war. He completed 243 combat missions during his two tours in Vietnam. Upon returning to the United States, Pappy served as an Advanced Flight Instructor at Kingsville, TX, from November 1968 through August 1969. He entered the United States Air Force through an inter-service transfer. After ACSC, he was assigned to Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA until August 1975. Upon graduation from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK in 1976, he was assigned as Assistant Operations Officer, 58th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL from May 1976 to April 1977. For the next four years, he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and his assignments included Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations, Deputy Commander for Operations and Squadron Commander of the 43rd Tactical Fighter Sq.; Deputy Commander for Operations 343rd Tactical Fighter Gp.; and Inspector General of the Alaskan Air Command. From September 1981 to August 1982 Pappy was assigned as Chief of the Training Development Division, Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA and then attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces from August 1982 to June 1983 at Ft. McNair, Washington D.C. From there he served as Deputy Commander for Operations, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing Wild Weasels, George AFB, CA in July 1983 and remained at George AFB until retiring from active duty on May 1, 1986. After retiring Pappy immediately jumped into the corporate world and spent the next 18 years flying celebrities and wealthy business people throughout the world in Gulfstreams (II's, III's and IV's), Learjets and Citations. It was a challenging job that he thoroughly enjoyed. Pappy was a command pilot with a total of over 6600 flying hours and was the first person to reach 5000 hours and was the second high time F-4 pilot. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal with 20 Oak Leaf Clusters. Pappy was a member of the Command Barstoolers, the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, the Air Force Association, Society of Wild Weasles, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, and the Quiet Birdmen.
His parents, Robert Beecher Baker and Lydia Mae Guthrie Baker; brothers, James C. Baker and Robert Beecher Baker; and sisters, Edna Mae Baker, Wanda Baker and Velda Baker preceded him in death. He is survived by (names of the living have been omitted per Find A Grave rules).
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Full military graveside service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com
GLOUCESTER POINT - Last Sunday, February 21, 2016 this world lost a great American hero, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many in the passing of Col. Doyle D. "Pappy" Baker at his home surrounded by his devoted family and friends. He was born in Cherokee, OK, on October 14, 1940, and graduated from Helena High School, Helena, OK, in 1958. After two years at Oklahoma State University, he entered the United States Marine Corps Aviation Cadet Program at Pensacola, FL and was commissioned as a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant at Beeville, TX in 1962. In November 1962, Pappy was assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack 513 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, CA, as an F-4 pilot. He and the squadron were later assigned to Atsugi, Japan and DaNang, Vietnam from November 1964 to November 1965. In September 1966, he was selected as a Marine Corps Exchange Officer with the 16th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL until October 1967. Pappy was then transferred to Udorn Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, where he was still on Exchange Duty, only assigned to the 13th Tactical Fighter Sq. On December 17, 1967, while demonstrating extraordinary ability and skill during aerial combat in a Phantom II, he was officially credited with downing one MIG-17, the first of only three Marines to shoot down a MIG in the Vietnam war. He completed 243 combat missions during his two tours in Vietnam. Upon returning to the United States, Pappy served as an Advanced Flight Instructor at Kingsville, TX, from November 1968 through August 1969. He entered the United States Air Force through an inter-service transfer. After ACSC, he was assigned to Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA until August 1975. Upon graduation from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK in 1976, he was assigned as Assistant Operations Officer, 58th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL from May 1976 to April 1977. For the next four years, he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and his assignments included Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations, Deputy Commander for Operations and Squadron Commander of the 43rd Tactical Fighter Sq.; Deputy Commander for Operations 343rd Tactical Fighter Gp.; and Inspector General of the Alaskan Air Command. From September 1981 to August 1982 Pappy was assigned as Chief of the Training Development Division, Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA and then attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces from August 1982 to June 1983 at Ft. McNair, Washington D.C. From there he served as Deputy Commander for Operations, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing Wild Weasels, George AFB, CA in July 1983 and remained at George AFB until retiring from active duty on May 1, 1986. After retiring Pappy immediately jumped into the corporate world and spent the next 18 years flying celebrities and wealthy business people throughout the world in Gulfstreams (II's, III's and IV's), Learjets and Citations. It was a challenging job that he thoroughly enjoyed. Pappy was a command pilot with a total of over 6600 flying hours and was the first person to reach 5000 hours and was the second high time F-4 pilot. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal with 20 Oak Leaf Clusters. Pappy was a member of the Command Barstoolers, the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, the Air Force Association, Society of Wild Weasles, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, and the Quiet Birdmen.
His parents, Robert Beecher Baker and Lydia Mae Guthrie Baker; brothers, James C. Baker and Robert Beecher Baker; and sisters, Edna Mae Baker, Wanda Baker and Velda Baker preceded him in death. He is survived by (names of the living have been omitted per Find A Grave rules).
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Full military graveside service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com
Published in Daily Press on Feb. 25, 2016 (in part):
GLOUCESTER POINT - Last Sunday, February 21, 2016 this world lost a great American hero, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many in the passing of Col. Doyle D. "Pappy" Baker at his home surrounded by his devoted family and friends. He was born in Cherokee, OK, on October 14, 1940, and graduated from Helena High School, Helena, OK, in 1958. After two years at Oklahoma State University, he entered the United States Marine Corps Aviation Cadet Program at Pensacola, FL and was commissioned as a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant at Beeville, TX in 1962. In November 1962, Pappy was assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack 513 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, CA, as an F-4 pilot. He and the squadron were later assigned to Atsugi, Japan and DaNang, Vietnam from November 1964 to November 1965. In September 1966, he was selected as a Marine Corps Exchange Officer with the 16th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL until October 1967. Pappy was then transferred to Udorn Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, where he was still on Exchange Duty, only assigned to the 13th Tactical Fighter Sq. On December 17, 1967, while demonstrating extraordinary ability and skill during aerial combat in a Phantom II, he was officially credited with downing one MIG-17, the first of only three Marines to shoot down a MIG in the Vietnam war. He completed 243 combat missions during his two tours in Vietnam. Upon returning to the United States, Pappy served as an Advanced Flight Instructor at Kingsville, TX, from November 1968 through August 1969. He entered the United States Air Force through an inter-service transfer. After ACSC, he was assigned to Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA until August 1975. Upon graduation from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK in 1976, he was assigned as Assistant Operations Officer, 58th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL from May 1976 to April 1977. For the next four years, he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and his assignments included Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations, Deputy Commander for Operations and Squadron Commander of the 43rd Tactical Fighter Sq.; Deputy Commander for Operations 343rd Tactical Fighter Gp.; and Inspector General of the Alaskan Air Command. From September 1981 to August 1982 Pappy was assigned as Chief of the Training Development Division, Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA and then attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces from August 1982 to June 1983 at Ft. McNair, Washington D.C. From there he served as Deputy Commander for Operations, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing Wild Weasels, George AFB, CA in July 1983 and remained at George AFB until retiring from active duty on May 1, 1986. After retiring Pappy immediately jumped into the corporate world and spent the next 18 years flying celebrities and wealthy business people throughout the world in Gulfstreams (II's, III's and IV's), Learjets and Citations. It was a challenging job that he thoroughly enjoyed. Pappy was a command pilot with a total of over 6600 flying hours and was the first person to reach 5000 hours and was the second high time F-4 pilot. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal with 20 Oak Leaf Clusters. Pappy was a member of the Command Barstoolers, the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, the Air Force Association, Society of Wild Weasles, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, and the Quiet Birdmen.
His parents, Robert Beecher Baker and Lydia Mae Guthrie Baker; brothers, James C. Baker and Robert Beecher Baker; and sisters, Edna Mae Baker, Wanda Baker and Velda Baker preceded him in death. He is survived by (names of the living have been omitted per Find A Grave rules).
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Full military graveside service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com
GLOUCESTER POINT - Last Sunday, February 21, 2016 this world lost a great American hero, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many in the passing of Col. Doyle D. "Pappy" Baker at his home surrounded by his devoted family and friends. He was born in Cherokee, OK, on October 14, 1940, and graduated from Helena High School, Helena, OK, in 1958. After two years at Oklahoma State University, he entered the United States Marine Corps Aviation Cadet Program at Pensacola, FL and was commissioned as a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant at Beeville, TX in 1962. In November 1962, Pappy was assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack 513 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, CA, as an F-4 pilot. He and the squadron were later assigned to Atsugi, Japan and DaNang, Vietnam from November 1964 to November 1965. In September 1966, he was selected as a Marine Corps Exchange Officer with the 16th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL until October 1967. Pappy was then transferred to Udorn Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, where he was still on Exchange Duty, only assigned to the 13th Tactical Fighter Sq. On December 17, 1967, while demonstrating extraordinary ability and skill during aerial combat in a Phantom II, he was officially credited with downing one MIG-17, the first of only three Marines to shoot down a MIG in the Vietnam war. He completed 243 combat missions during his two tours in Vietnam. Upon returning to the United States, Pappy served as an Advanced Flight Instructor at Kingsville, TX, from November 1968 through August 1969. He entered the United States Air Force through an inter-service transfer. After ACSC, he was assigned to Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA until August 1975. Upon graduation from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK in 1976, he was assigned as Assistant Operations Officer, 58th Tactical Fighter Sq., Eglin AFB, FL from May 1976 to April 1977. For the next four years, he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and his assignments included Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations, Deputy Commander for Operations and Squadron Commander of the 43rd Tactical Fighter Sq.; Deputy Commander for Operations 343rd Tactical Fighter Gp.; and Inspector General of the Alaskan Air Command. From September 1981 to August 1982 Pappy was assigned as Chief of the Training Development Division, Headquarters, Tactical Air Command, Langley AFB, VA and then attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces from August 1982 to June 1983 at Ft. McNair, Washington D.C. From there he served as Deputy Commander for Operations, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing Wild Weasels, George AFB, CA in July 1983 and remained at George AFB until retiring from active duty on May 1, 1986. After retiring Pappy immediately jumped into the corporate world and spent the next 18 years flying celebrities and wealthy business people throughout the world in Gulfstreams (II's, III's and IV's), Learjets and Citations. It was a challenging job that he thoroughly enjoyed. Pappy was a command pilot with a total of over 6600 flying hours and was the first person to reach 5000 hours and was the second high time F-4 pilot. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Medal with 20 Oak Leaf Clusters. Pappy was a member of the Command Barstoolers, the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, the Air Force Association, Society of Wild Weasles, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, and the Quiet Birdmen.
His parents, Robert Beecher Baker and Lydia Mae Guthrie Baker; brothers, James C. Baker and Robert Beecher Baker; and sisters, Edna Mae Baker, Wanda Baker and Velda Baker preceded him in death. He is survived by (names of the living have been omitted per Find A Grave rules).
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Full military graveside service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com
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