BAKER, Mr. Jerome age 38 of Dayton departed this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Kindred Hospital. He was born June 27, 1969 to the late Julie Baker in Dayton, Ohio. Jerome was a graduate of Patterson High School, class of 1987 and a 2003 graduate of Central State University; majoring in Business Administration. He was also an active member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Jerome was also preceded in death by a lifelong friend, Horace L. Davis He leaves to cherish his memory; (1) sister, Brilyon M. Baker of Dayton; (2) nieces, Nioca Manley of Dayton, Brianna Isbell of Huntsville, AL; (3) nephews, Jayce, Aaron and Calvin Baker, all of Dayton, OH and a host of other relatives and friends including devoted lifelong friends, Maurice D. Montgomery and Wilbert Bolds. Funeral service 12:00 Noon WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2008 at Mt. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 301 Mia Ave., with Dr. Herman L. Walker, officiating. The family will receive friends 11:30 A.M. until time of service. Interment will be held at Greencastle Cemetery. Viewing 4-8 P.M. TUESDAY, March 25, 2008; the family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. at THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com