Dereal Azell Baker, age 73, passed away on December 17, 2025.

Dereal Azell Baker, 73, of Yellville passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born June 1, 1952, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Margaret Calvet and Rzell Baker.

Dereal was very tiny at birth and not given the best chance of survival. With the help of his mom and Mawmaw Calvet, he grew up to be a “Red” headed stepchild. Dereal would often talk about all the sports he played as a child and how his mom always found a way to make sure, he could play. One of his fondest memories he spoke of was when he and his mom would often get Root Beer floats together.

Dereal’s favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, watching sports, going to yard sales and playing cards. He married his “life mate” Lisa in May of 1994. Retired as a Lieutenant from Alexandria Police Department in August of 2003 after 28 years of service. Moved to Yellville, Arkansas following his retirement to enjoy the Ozarks and be close to all his children. Dereal was best known for his sense of humor, quick wit, contagious laugh, stubbornness, and willingness to lend a hand to those in need.

Dereal is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Bobby Patterson; wives Lisa Baker and Christina Baker, brothers Danny and Bobby Saffel. He is survived by his children Dereal Baker Jr. (Heidi), Robert Baker, Cathy Durham (Tim), Tiffany Baker (Justin), Timothy Baker, Joshua Baker (Marissa), Daniel Baker (Bonnie), grandchildren Cheyanne, Bailey, Chris, Jasmine, Hunter, Mathew, Andrew, Hailey and multiple great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2026, at 10:00AM at Peel Full Gospel Church in Peel, Arkansas. 

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com