Lennis W. Baker
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Preceded byS. S. Forrest
Succeeded byDavid C. Casey
BornMarch 12, 1912
Lockney, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 2000 (aged 88)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Lennis W. Baker | |
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| 18th Mayor of Lubbock, Texas | |
| In office April 1, 1958 – 1960 | |
| Preceded by | S. S. Forrest |
| Succeeded by | David C. Casey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1912 Lockney, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2000 (aged 88) Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Verdie Mae Warren (m. 1940) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Texas Tech |
Lennis Watson Baker (March 12, 1912 – August 23, 2000) was an American politician who served as mayor of Lubbock, Texas from 1958 to 1960.
Baker was born on March 12, 1912, in Lockney, Texas,[1] to France Baker and Lea Maud Watson.[1] He moved to Lubbock in 1919.[2] He graduated from Lubbock High School, and attended Texas Tech for three years, studying Business Administration.[2] In 1931, he began his business career working in the printing, office supply, and sporting goods industry.[2] He began serving on the Lubbock Christian University Board of Trustees in 1959.[3] He served as chairman of the board from 1964 to 1978.[3]