Jeremiah " Jerry " Baker of Houston, TX transitioned from this live March 01, 2017 at the age of 74.

Jeremiah was born on February 17, 1943 in Centerville, TX to late David Baker and Littie R. Baker.

At an early age, he excepted Christ as a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.  He was also a Mason at Bizzy Bee Masonic Lodge local 248. Later he united with Heavenly Baptist Church where he served as an usher, a member of the Brotherhood and Choir. He also joined the Texas Association of Tonsorial Artist.  He held the position of treasurer form 1979- 2017.

Jeremiah graduated from Douglas High School of Centerville, TX in 1961.  He then attended Tyler Barber College and graduated as a Class A Barber in 1963, but would eventually go on to become a Master Barber.

In 1963, Jeremiah worked as a barber at White's Barber Shop of Dallas, TX. In 1970 Jeremiah moved to Houston, TX and began working for Smith Industries, Continential Emsco as a forklift driver. In 1973 he began working at Bettylynn's Barber and Beauty Shop. In 1988 Jeremiah became owner and operator of Jerry's Style Shop and in 2006 purchased the adjoining business which is currently known as Jerry's Hair Salon.

October 02 ,1971 Jeremiah married Rosalyn Williams of Houston, TX. To this union, they were blessed with two daughters; Shellier Baker-Simmons and Aisha Baker. His daughters remember him as an avid fisherman, a great provider and devoted father, who encouraged them to pursue their goals.

Jeremiah is preceded in death by sister Annie Laura Baker, his parents David and Littie Baker, brothers, Johnnie Baker, and Willie Oscar Baker and son-in-law Reginald Simmons. He is survived by his wife Rosalyn Baker of Houston, TX; daughters Shellier Baker-Simmons of Missouri City, TX; Aisha Baker of Houston, TX. Brother Wilbert Baker (Gladys); Daisy Green (Kenneth); Aunts Vera Baker and Henrietta Baker-Johnson and a host of family and friends.