Rev. Dr. Jonathan Jerome Baker

1941 - 2019

Rev. Dr.  Jonathan Jerome Baker obituary, 1941-2019, Charleston, SC

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Jerome Baker

1941 - 2019

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

Jonathan Baker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2019.
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Jerome Baker Goose Creek - The relatives and friends of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Jerome Baker are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 12:00 p.m., at Moncks Corner AME Church, 306 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Viewing and Wake Service will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mrs. Virginia Janet Guess Baker; daughters, Georgia (Myles) Porter, Jenice Boone, Benita Jo (Willie) Newman and Candace (Kevin) Plaskett; sister, Jackquilin Baker-Hall; grandchildren, Renea Reddish, Warren Barker, Jeffrey Barker, Lakeshia (Rodino) Tew, Charnice Butts, Anthony (Bria) Boone, Angellette Boone, Willie Newman III, Ka'Bria (Braxton) Drummond, Charles Newman and Jonathan Richards; seven great-grandchildren; in-laws, Marguerite (Harold) Brant, Thelma Shaw. Marjorie Guess and Jerry Hill; and a host of other relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moncks Corner AME Church Building Fund, 306 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC, 29461. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC, (843)761-8519, www.gethersfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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October 22, 2019

Claudia Lawton posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2019

CAMILLE PHILLIPS posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2019

Suzanne Jefferson posted to the memorial.

Claudia Lawton

October 22, 2019

Sister Janet,

I pray God will comfort you as you experience the lost of your best friend and dear husband. What a lost ! However, Heaven gained a Christian Soldier who showed many of Pastors the way...to God be the Glory ! Servant of God, Well Done...

Love you,
Rev. Claudia Elaine Lawton

CAMILLE PHILLIPS

October 22, 2019

To Mrs. Janet Baker. My thought and prayers are with you ALWAYS. May God bless and keep you safe.

Suzanne Jefferson

October 22, 2019

Mrs. Baker,Janice and Candy sorry to hear about the lost of Rev. Baker, Just know my heart is full and I am keeping you all in my prayers. He was a very kind person as I will miss him just as much. May God bless and keep you, he will give you the peace and hope to keep going .Whenever in doubt just look up and he will see you thru.

Ora Easley, Administrator, AME-CFIC

October 22, 2019

Mrs. Baker and family,

May the God of all comfort sustain you and your family during the days ahead. Psalms 119:76. The Clergy Family Information Center of The African Methodist Episcopal Church express profound sympathy to you and your family in the Home Going of your loved one, Mr. Roosevelt Kimbrough.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at-this-time of sorrow, Wishing you the peace that comes from knowing God Is there and praying that He will keep you in His promised, gentle care.

In sympathy and in prayer,

Mrs. Ora L. Easley, Administrator,
The AMEC Clergy Family Information Center
www.amecfic.org

Mrs. Jacquelyn DuPont-Walker, Director,
The Commission on Social Action

Bishop Frank M. Reid, III, Chair,
The Commission on Social Action
African Methodist Episcopal Church

Carolyn Emily

October 22, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Reverend Baker as a kind,caring,sincere intelligent minister. Always willing to share his knowledge with the laity during my time as Palmetto Conference Lay President. We have lost a great teacher.
Sincere condolences to the family.

Albert "Ted" Pinckney

October 22, 2019

I never thought when I spoke with you and Elder back in January at Moncks Corner A.M.E. would be the last time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family may God ever Bless you.

Bobby and Judy James

October 22, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and praying for peace and strength. Love and prayers.

LouEsther Moultrie

October 22, 2019

To Mrs. Baker and the Baker Family, we the members of The Wilson-Green Women's Missionary Society of Olive Branch A.M.E Church extends our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Remember God will never leave you.

Pastor Robert K. White, Sr.

October 22, 2019

Praying with you, and for you Sister Baker. Dr. Baker thrust in me Godly wisdom, and how to really trust God in ministry, a greater knowledge of the word of God in seminary. Truly a man of integrity. I will never forget what he instilled in me.

Sophie and Samuel Williams

October 22, 2019

Keeping you all in my prayers. Truly one of God servants.

Delores Moody-Williamson

October 21, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Georgiann Rogers

October 21, 2019

Rev. Baker was a true man of God! I really enjoyed the time spent at Jehovah A.M. E. Church in Cross. I will miss his infectious smile and the great hospitality he gave every time I visited Jehovah.

Thelma Thomas

October 20, 2019

The family of the late Rev. George A Thomas send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Jonathan Baker. May God's presence and peace surround you.

St. Matthew AME Church Family,

October 20, 2019

To The Baker Family:

Remembering with you, when the heart is grieving God comes near; to bring His comfort, to catch every tear. May God hold you close, comfort you gently, and carry you through.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Peter & Delores Johnson

October 20, 2019

To The Baker Family:

In Memory Of A Life Well Lived: Rev. Dr. Jonathan Jerome Baker

Thanking God for your loved one's life, and praying for strength and comfort for you and your family.

In Prayer and Sympathy,

Michael, Peter Johnson

Roslyn Meadows

October 18, 2019

My sincere condolences to Mrs. Janet Baker and family.

RozM
Allen Temple AME Church

April Spann-Walker

October 18, 2019

Sending our love and prayers to Sis. Janet Baker and family. We are so thankful for having Rev. Baker as our pastor at Jehovah AME Church and because he joined us in marriage he will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Kathleen Lawson Gibson

October 18, 2019

My condolences to Mrs. Baker and the entire family. To my friend and colleague Candice, please know that I am with you in spirit and love.

Phyllis Hill

October 17, 2019

Hi Mrs. Baker and family this is Phyllis Hill.I am so sorry to hear about your lost. God bless you & your Family.I love you guys so much. you re my family as well ! Let me know if you need anything . My Prayers are with you all

Eva Summers

October 17, 2019

My condolences go out to Mrs. Baker and family. God will be with you and will not leave you. Keep your hand in God's big hand and things will get better each day.

Niko Flowers

October 17, 2019

Prayers of strength to the family of Rev. Baker. I just received the news of his passing.

Hattie B Solomon

October 16, 2019

May God Bless You during your time of bereavement. Hattie B. Solomon, Israel Memorial AME Church, Newark, NJ

Mrs.Rhonda - Darrell MitchKetchens

October 16, 2019

What a wonderful and caring pastor a man of God in all rights and in all ways... When he married my husband and I in 1985-Aug 31 he said that we must stick together and don't let anybody wreck our marriage (LOL) and to make him proud. Well we did and we are stronger together because of putting God first. We the Mitchell-Ketchens family will always remember the times we had together, you will always be the preacher we looked up to and cherish. We thanks you for bringing your family to us back in the 80's and we will pray for them and for God love to protect them where ever they go and where ever they may be. Thank you for your services.

Eli & Essie Johnson

October 16, 2019

You were such a kind, spiritually, and loving person. You always wore a smile. Heaven is a place that you never seen beyond this world we know, a place that you only heard of but finally did go. it's not on any map, there are no roads for us take there. But we know that it is a place of prefect peace where hearts are free from care. And though we understand it is sad to see you leave, but one day, we will meet again that's what we believe...

Gloria DeVine

October 16, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Doris Dixon Jenkins Jones

October 15, 2019

My condolences to Mrs. Baker and family.May God bless you and family in time of sorrow. I did not know Rev. Baker, but I have heard of his Great works.

Eugene Cryer

October 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara White

October 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elaine Alsbrooks

October 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.He was a wonderful Pastor (Bethel A.M.E Church McClellanville S.C.)

LaTanya Tillman

October 15, 2019

Pastor Baker was with us at Bethel AME Church, Georgetown SC....He christened my baby, Blessings

Roberta Bryan

October 15, 2019

S.I.P Rev. J. Baker
My condolences goes to Mrs. Janet Baker and family, sorry for your loss.
Rev. Baker was a good caring hearted person

Ida Washington

October 15, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ida Washington

October 15, 2019

Sorry for your loss. He was a good teacher and minister

Gwendolyn & Quentin Hall

October 14, 2019

Sorry for your lost, Our prayers are with you and may you have wonderful memories of him.

Maggie Oxendine

October 14, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. We are praying for your family asking God to be with you in your time of sorrow and always. John and Maggie Oxendine.

Presiding Elder Elizabeth E Yates

October 14, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for your loss

Rev. Barbara and Bro. Andrew Nelson

October 14, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

Odessa Grant

October 14, 2019

My condolences to the family. Praying for and with you.

Lee and Nanett FISHER

October 14, 2019

Deepest sympathy to your family. Praying your strength and comfort.

Gloria Davis

October 14, 2019

Praying for the family.

Patricia McCrary

October 14, 2019

With deepest sympathy to you all. May God comfort you at this very sad time. Praying for the family

Jamir Reed

October 14, 2019

My Deep Condolences to the Baker Family

amy Johnson

October 14, 2019

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You are definitely in my prayers and thoughts

Rev. WC & Linda Henryhand

October 14, 2019

Please accept our condolences

Arthur Howard. Jr.

October 14, 2019

My condolences to The Baker Family.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Quick

October 14, 2019

I want to offer my sincere condolences to the Baker family. May God be with you.

CHERYLE Murphy-Johnson

October 14, 2019

My Deepest Condolences..

Mary Cross

October 14, 2019

Sincerest condolences and prayers
Mary Miller Cross
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church..Marion S C

Delores Perry

October 14, 2019

Rev. Dr. Baker lived a life well served in his ministry. Those of us who knew him and served our Lord with him will testify to this. The Lord has called Dr. Baker home to his Heavenly Reward, which is to spend eternity in His presence. To the family: please accept my heartfelt condolences upon Dr. Bakers home going.

Carmen Jackson

October 14, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy.

James and Jane Alston

October 14, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Baker family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. .God Bless

Susie G Young

October 14, 2019

R.I.P Reverend Dr. Baker. A bright and gentle spirit who lead by example. Remembering you and your family today and always

Winette Gavin

October 14, 2019

Keeping you and your family in thought and prayers.

Peggy Williams

October 14, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss.

Marguirite De Laine

October 14, 2019

Janet (My childhood playmate) and the Baker family, my heart goes out to you at this time. Grief is hard to bare, but God is always near to comfort and keep you. Give yourself completely over to his care.
I will always remember Rev Baker as a kind, gentle, and Godly friend. When our father died after spending 3 months in the hospital, he was there for us. Later the same year when I was in the hospital after having surgery, he brought Mom to see me. All members of my family are saddened by your loss. May God continue to keep you in his care. Marguirite De Laine

Rosalie Simmons

October 14, 2019

My Condolences Praying for the family

Katrina Bennett

October 14, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dale Washington

October 14, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Liz Hammonds

October 14, 2019

My condolences

LEON RICHBURG

October 14, 2019

TO: MRS. BAKER & THE BAKER FAMILY;
REVEREND DR. J.J. BAKER WILL BE REMEMBERED AS WELL POLISHED,SERIOUSLY INTELLIGENT,
WELL VERSED, AND DECENTLY DIGNIFIED WITH GODLY SOPHISTICATION :
REST IN PEACE !
LEON N. & VIRGINIA BENNETT RICHBURG & FAMILY
SUMMERTON,SOUTH CAROLINA

Carolyn Hudson

October 14, 2019

Such a kind soul who gave me the encouragement to labor in Gods vineyard. Praying for you , Mrs. Baker and the family.

Frizeal Edwards

October 14, 2019

My condolences to the family! Rest In Peace Elder Baker.

Rev. Rose M. Stokes-Smalls

October 14, 2019

To Sister Janet Baker and family! Praying Gods blessings of abundance peace and comfort to all of you during your time of bereavement. Rev. Baker was a gentle giant of a man! He was my mentor In ministry who didnt mine sharing his knowledge and wisdom. During our conversations when I made statements that were some what cliche, he would challenge me and make me explain what I thought was the obvious. But, when I would try to justify my statement, he was right, it didnt quite make sense. (LOL) Yes, he indeed was a SCHOLAR and conversations with him were extraordinary. I will miss my Father In Ministry. I only trust that I made him proud. He will always be remembered in my heart. Family lean on the strength and power that comes from the Lord. God bless!!

Kabrina Bass

October 14, 2019

May Gods comforting angels stand with the family of Reverend Baker. A lived legacy, great teacher and preacher. Thank God for his life, witness and love.

Rebecca Evans

October 14, 2019

My condolences to sister Barker and Family

Della Johnson

October 14, 2019

With deepest sympathy! May His comfort, His joy, and His peace be your during your time of sorrow. Love. Della Johnson

Lilla Ray

October 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Reginald & Linda Reed

October 14, 2019

May the peace and comfort that Christ brings be with you and your family during this time. Gone but not forgotten. Much love.

John Grice

October 14, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in Gods arms during this time.

John Grice Sr. and family

Sophie Williams

October 14, 2019

Dr.Baker was a powerful man of God. Keeping you all in prayer.

Anthony and Thomasena Brown

October 14, 2019

To the Baker/Porter Family we the Brown Family render condolences to each of you at this time of sorrow we pray strength comfort and Gods understanding to each of you at this time God Bless you all

Linda Richbow

October 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Baker family. May God strengthen and keep each of you during your time of bereavement.

Joseph Washington

October 13, 2019

My condolences goes out to the family of rev Baker may God give you the strength carry on in the name of jesus amen

Lurena & Erskine Bynum from New Beginning Church

October 13, 2019

Our sincere condolences in the passing of your loved one.

Laverne Merritt

October 13, 2019

My heart is saddened by the news of the passing of Rev. Dr. Baker. My prayers go out to the family.
Sis. Laverne and Jasmine

Rev Vivian Freeman-Oree

October 13, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Jonathan Jerome Baker. May God comfort you and keep you. That is my prayer. In Jesus Christ name. Amen!

Mary R. Talley & William A. J. Dingle, Jr.

October 13, 2019

Sending prayers and condolences to the family. May God give you comfort during this time of sorrow.

Elder Richard Green

October 13, 2019

Our sincere Condolences in the passing of your loved one, my friend and brother in the Lord.

lHuline Goodman

October 13, 2019

Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

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