Tayedrian Shantez Baker

Mr. Tayedrian Shantez Baker was born on December 2, 1998 in Jacksonville, Texas, to Mr.  Kevin Hamilton “Kevin” and Christie Shantie Baker-Harmon. He was raised in Jacksonville  by his mother Carolyn Boseman.  

Tayedrian attended Jacksonville Independent Schol District public school where he played  football and graduated in 2018. He was known to many of us as “Red." He touched the  lives of everyone that he encountered daily. 

Mr. Baker united with Central Baptist in Jacksonville, TX until his passing on November 28,  2024. 

Tayedrian was preceded in death by; his father Kevin Hamilton, mother, Christie Shantie  Baker-Harmon, mother Carolyn Boseman, grandfather MC Love, grandmother Pauline  Baker, and great grandparent's missionary Johnnie Fay McClendon Baker “Nanny”. 

Left to cherish Tayedrian’s memory is his grandfather Sherman Lee Harmon Sr. and  grandmother Jeanette M. Harmon; sisters Taytrelle Baker Norris (Torel Norris) of Mansfield,  LA, Samantha Love, Tamatha Love, Bridget Love, and Megaland Love all of Jacksonville,  Victoria McDonald (Elza) of Killeen, Olivia Boseman (Derwin) of Arkansas; brothers  Tarasian Baker, Michael Boseman, Charlie Boseman, Kevin Hamilton Jr., and Octaveon  Montgomery, all of Jacksonville. Also leaving to cherish his memories are many aunts,  uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and classmates. Tayedrian loved everyone  unconditionally with the most humble and sweet spirit. 

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