Jerome Baker, age 71, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008. He was born in Dayton September 12, 1936, to the late Albert and Mildred Baker. He was preceded in death by a daughter Grace; step-son Rick; and grandson Justin. Jerome is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patricia; daughters Linda, Renee, Giordana and Marissa; sons Tim and Jerome II & wife Jenni; step-children Tim and Teri & husband Tim; several grandchildren; brothers Albert and Dewight; sisters Joan and Colleen; special friend Rich; and many other friends and relatives. The funeral service will be held on Friday September 12, 2008 at 12:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering, OH). The family will receive friends from 11:00am until the time of service. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family would like to thank the physicians and nurses at KMC-Sycamore Hospital ICUE for their compassion and excellent care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jerome's name to SICSA (2612 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419).