James Arthur Baker Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to James Arthur Baker Jr. (Washington, District of Columbia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 27, 2025 at the age of 92. James Arthur touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arthur Baker Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Arthur Baker, Sr. and Addie Swilling; and his granddaughter Gabrielle Baker. He is survived by: his children, William Anthony Baker, Sr., Teresa L. Rawlings and Linda F. Sykes; his daughter-in-law Patrice Hood-Baker; his granddaughters, Keturah Allen, Teon Baker, Felicia Brooks and Ericka Sykes; his daughter-in-law LaTarsha Sykes; his grandsons, Gregory Sykes, Paul Brooks, William "Lil Rick" Baker, Jr., Alex Baker, James A. Baker and William "Will" Baker, Sr.; his great grandchildren, Deon Baker, Maikah Underdue, Anthony "Baby Rick" Jenifer, Waseem Baker, Shaona Brandon, Ayinde Mason, Ajani Baker, Malik Baker, Michaiah Underdue, Maulana Baker, James M. Baker, Antoinette Baker, Christian Baker, Kemauri Baker, Alex Baker, Gregory Sykes, Jr., GreShaun Snipe, Aricka Sykes and Ty'Rek Sykes; his great great grandchildren, Austyn Underdue, Maikah, Gabrielle Dent-Underdue, Khori Baker, Kross Baker, William "Man" Baker, Jr., Tyler Baker, Noah Baker, Carter Baker, Eli Baker, Samira Baker, Genesis Baker, Mianna Anderson, Arianna Snipe, Lamar Sykes and Gracie Thompson; and his sister Mary Swilling Smith. He is also survived by relatives and friends.
