Isiah (Ike) Baker

Isiah "Ike" Baker, son of the late Willie T. and Esther Mae Baker passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Ike retired from the military (Marines) after 12 years and joined the Kentucky Fried Chicken firm were he served as area manager for 28 years. He was currently employed with Walmart at the time of his death, where he spent the last twelve years.He is survived by his daughter, Victoria Baker of Suffolk, VA, Sheryl Freeman of Chesapeake, VA, Diane Baker of Philadelphia, PA, and Angela Baker of Arizona; one son, Isiah Baker; three sisters, Lavinia Baker and Evelyn Haskins of Suffolk, VA and Mildred Robinson of Philadelphia, PA; several grandchildren, including Jonetta Hale, Jaeda Hale and Zarion Clark of Suffolk, VA; three nieces, Susann Hillard of Hampton, VA, Laverne Arline of Chesapeake, VA and Carol Evaldi of Virginia Beach, VA. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Willie T. Baker, Jr. and James Baker, one sister, Willie Mae Philiar and a devoted companion, Betty Slaughter.Ike was a faithful member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor, VA were he served until his death.A wake will be held 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018 at Crocker Funeral Home, Inc., 900 E. Washington Street, Suffolk. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Chapel Grove UCC, 7366 W. Blackwater Road, Windsor, VA. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Isiah (Ike) Baker, please visit our flower store.