He was born August 22, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Franklin Josiah and Vada Jane (Smith) Baker and was a graduate of Bainbridge High School. He was a veteran having served in the United States Airforce.
Jerry owned and operated the Rockhurst Barber Shop on the Westside of Indianapolis for over 25 years. He was a member of the Bainbridge United Methodist Church; Greencastle Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, V.F.W. and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley S. (Thompson) Baker; children, Jeretta (husband, Doug) Reynolds, Joe (wife, Rosie) Baker, Janet Lane, and Joyce Reed; sisters, Sandra O’Hair and Sharon Austin; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Jaycie Kim Lane; brother, Dale Baker; and a sister, Naomi Elliott.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bainbridge Community Center on Saturday, September 1, 2018 with the family receiving friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a memorial service to be held at 3:00 PM.
A private family inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at the Union Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Bainbridge Alumni Association.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com
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