Jerry Allen Baker died suddenly on July 2, at the age of 64.

He was born Sept. 18, 1950, in Dickson, Tenn. to J.L. and Becky Baker.

Jerry grew up in a small town where he developed a love for farming and especially John Deere tractors.

Jerry joined the U.S. Navy and moved to Oak Harbor in 1969.

After leaving the military, he continued to call Oak Harbor home. He was hired by the Oak Harbor Police Department and retired with the rank of sergeant after 30 years of service. His career at the police department included patrolman, detective and detective sergeant.

He was married to Teresa Baker on Nov. 3, 2009.

Jerry had a great talent for repairs and maintenance of equipment of all types. He was a hunter and fisherman and enjoyed fishing trips with son, Ryan.

During the last few years of his life, he was able to do the things he loved, including riding his John Deere tractor, working on his property and remodeling his home.

Jerry had many remarkable qualities and was well-loved in the community. He was quick-witted, honest and humble, had incredible integrity, was a good listener, hardworking, and had a strong sense of patriotism.

Jerry is survived by the love of his life, Teresa; by his son, Ryan Baker of Oak Harbor; his granddaughter, Mia; daughter, Megan Pasquinelli and her husband, Richard, of Yorktown, Va.; his mother, Becky Baker; his siblings, Eddie and Judy Baker, Jimmy and Teela Baker and Randy Baker, all of Ala., Jane and Don Ross of Tennessee, and Kenneth and Anna Baker of Tennessee, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, J.L., and one brother, Kenneth Baker.

A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Wallin Funeral Home with light refreshments to follow.

Military honors will be provided by the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard. Cremation was held with private family interment to follow at a later date. Please visit Jerry’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC., Oak Harbor.