of Conway, AR

March 10, 1933 - October 26, 2023

Arlis Clark Baker of Conway, AR was born on March 10, 1933 in Enola, AR to Oscar Clark Baker and Agnes Permenter Nowell. He grew up in Faulkner County, mostly Enola, Quitman and Rose Bud, AR. In 1952 he joined The United States Air Force, where he was a cook and he served during the Korean war.

Arlis was a devoted husband to Flodine, his wife of more than 66 years. He was so proud to tell anyone who would listen how they met and that they had been married over 66 years.

Arlis was a professional metal finisher most of his work career. Working at various different industries including; Timex of North Little Rock, AR, Richards Mfg. of Memphis, TN and Yoder Mfg. of Little Rock, AR. Arlis had his own business, Baker Metal Finishing of Conway and Mayflower, AR for a short while, Iver Johnson of Little Rock, AR and finishing up his career at Falcon Jet of Little Rock, AR. Arlis was always collecting antiques. Polishing all types of metals, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome, from brass beds, copper boilers, old fire extinguishers and even motor cycle parts. Refinished many dressers, tables chairs, antique wall telephones and even his cane he used most often.

Arlis was a proud Mason, 32nd Degree and Shriner.

Arlis is survived by his wife, Flodine Payne Baker of Conway, AR. His children, Garry Arlis Baker of Conway, AR, Charlotte Baker Dole and son in law, Louis John Dole III of Minneola, FL. Grand Children, Alex William Baker of Moody, AL, Ashley Marie Baker Tidwell, His Hero Girl (Larry Wayne) of Pell City, AL. Eva Marie Dole and Louis John Dole IV of Minneola, FL. Great Grandchildren, Elliot James Baker, Elijah Dean Baker of Moody, AL and Lillian Paisley Kay Baker of Tonopah, NV.

Many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Clark Baker, Agnes Permenter Nowell and Step father, Nolan Nowell. Daughter, Teresa Diane Baker. Brothers, Elton Ray Baker, Lewis Samuel Baker and Larry Clark Baker.

Funeral service will be at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, AR on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation 12:00 - 1:00. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Funeral Home in Alexander, Arkansas.

The family would like to thank The Conway Fire Dept and EMT services for such quick and professional response. All of the staff at Conway Regional Hospital, including Dr. Utter, Dr. Kendrick, Dr, Steely, Dr. Shaver, Emergency Room, Cardiac Care Floor and ICU, Especially Robin D. RN, Lauren, Case Worker, all of the PCT's, other RN's and Mary of DaVita Dialysis. You all have a tough job but do it all with loving care.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com