Jimmie Baker

Jimmie Baker Jr., age 72, of Massillon passed away Monday morning at the Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1933 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Jimmie Sr. & Tommie Lee Baker. Jimmie met & married the love of his life, Verdella (Jones) Baker on December 18, 1954. They later moved to Massillon so Jimmie could begin work for Republic Steel. He retired in 1998 from Republic after 42 yrs. of loyal service. After he retired he had more time to work on his cars. He had a love for auto mechanics. Jimmie enjoyed volunteering for Friendship Baptist church which he attended regularly. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Amanda Baker. Survived By; Wife Verdella (Jones) Baker of Massillon 1 daughter Shirley Baker of Massillon 1 son Keith Baker of Massillon 1 grandson Keith Baker II of Massillon 1 sister Alice Baker of Perry Township The funeral service will be held on Saturday at noon at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will take place at the Massillon Cemetery. Rev. Reginald Hye will officiate.