Jerald Wayne Baker

Jerald W. Baker, 74 of Columbus passed away at 11:23 am on Wednesday April 12, 2017, surrounded by his family at IU Health in Indianapolis. He born July 7, 1942 in Burney, the son of Leslie C. and Donna M. Carter Baker. He was a 1960 graduate of Burney High School and was married to Mary C. Redelman on May 20, 1961 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg.

Jerald served as a Hartsville Town Marshall from 1973 to 1977 and also served on the Hartsville Volunteer Fire department from 1971 to 1979. He worked at the Columbus Farm Bureau Co-Op, Valeo of Greensburg and The Republic.

He is survived by his wife Mary C. Baker; a brother, Jimmy L. Baker and a sister, Lois Ann Deeho; his children, Timothy W. (Kathy) Baker, Michael J. (Kathryn) Baker, Kelli A. (Ron) Moffatt. His grandchildren Erica M. (David) Bibie, Chelsea D. (Ryan) Johnson, Samantha Baker, Ashley Baker and Andrew Baker; great grandchildren, Hal Nottingham, Kash W. Baker, Korbin S. Johnson and Dannielle Fields. Jerald was preceded in death by his father and mother Leslie C and Donna M Baker

There will be a private grave side service held with the family at Hawcreek Cemetery with Pastor Paul Castle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to Jerald's family at www.myers-reed.com