Mr. Sylvester A. Baker

On January 15, 2025, Sylvester Aaron Baker (Boo) departed this life at his residence. Born July 28, 1951 in Java, VA, to the late Thomas and Christine Baker.  Sylvester was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and served time in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married  Esther Baker and made his home in Java, Va where he loved listening to music, talking on the phone, reading, playing numbers and spending time with his family, friends and his skinny cat Ves.

In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pency, Julia and Rosa; seven brothers, Abraham, Thomas, Charles, Hilton, Rosevelt, Alphonso and Lewis.  He was also preceded by his beloved son Orienthial “OJ” Baker.

Sylvester leaves to cherish his precious memories a daughter , Monica Baker(Chris), two sons, Kieth Baker(Janell), and Napoleon Irvin; a stepson Kelvin Coleman(Debra);  twenty grandchildren , LaShonda, Jake, Aaron, Michelle, Desiree, Citera, Dominique, Trinity, Jr, Trayvon, Orienthia, Olyvia, Jacelyn, Jasmine, Tayquan, Nabria, Mickel, Natalie and two very special granddaughters; Brittany and Jamiya all of whom will miss him dearly and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Family extends a special thank you to the hospital staff, caregivers and community members who contributed to his well-being over the years.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m.  on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from the chapel of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia.  Elder Ella J. Pass, officiant

A public viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.

The family is asked to assemble at the funeral home by 2:45 p.m. on the day of the service.

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Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress. 434.799.9262

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