Gerald "Jerry" Lee Baker

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Baker, age 74, of West Milton, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born February 4, 1950 to Norman & Mary Baker in Dayton, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Sharon Baker. He will be missed and remembered by his loving wife Sharon Lee (Pennington) Baker of 27 years; siblings Karen Somers of Vandalia, Marsha Phillips of Marysville, Steve Baker of Vandalia, and Debbie Rentz of Vandalia.; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jerry served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he received a purple heart. He was a member of the Mountain Top VFW #6557, AMVETS #24 in Vandalia and a past member of the Honor Guard post #4464 in Gallipolis. Jerry loved getting together at family gatherings, going camping, traveling and hunting.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St, West Milton with a funeral service beginning at 4:00 PM. Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 27 in Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St, Dayton, OH 45428. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Online memories of Jerry may be left for the family at www.hale-sarver.com.

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