Jerry A. Baker, 78, late of Schererville, IN, and formerly of Chicago, IL, and Tellico Plains, TN, passed away on March 2, 2021, after a three-year battle with cancer. Devoted husband of 45 years to Delores (nee Bell) Baker. Loving and proud father of Kelly (Thomas) Barnes. Dearest brother of Jimmie (Shirley) Isbill, Treva (Elmer) Hunt, the late Dillon Baker, Billie (Elena) Isbill, Esteleen (Al) Marshall, and Timmie (Denise) Isbill.
Jerry’s life exemplified 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” He lived a life full of humility, kindness, and generosity, which ended surrounded in love with his faith in God undiminished. He overcame adversity at many turns in his life, but he never complained nor ever lost hope. He fought the good fight until the very end. His life and love will always be remembered and missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021, from 2-7 p.m., with a service at 5 p.m. led by Pastor Charlie Sartin, at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel located at 11300 West 97th Lane, St. John, IN 46373. Private entombment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all federal, state and local guidelines as to attendance numbers, social distancing and facial coverings will be followed. For more information please contact Elmwood Funeral Chapel at 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com.
Entombment:
Sherwood Memorial Gardens
Alcoa, TN
St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474
Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm