Mr. Jeffrey D. Baines

Obituary Jeffrey Dean Baines was born May 30, 1967, in Kansas City Kansas to the union of Calvin Baines, Senior and Lillian Buchanan-Baines. His father preceded him in death. Jeffrey departed this life December 21, 2022, with loving members family present at his bedside. Jeffrey started his education in the San Francisco Public School System but completed his education in Kansas City Kansas which was essentially his lifelong home. Jeffrey lived for many years in Nashville TN, where worked at Central State Hospital in the Maintenance Department. He was well thought of by his peers, coworkers, nurses and administration. Jeffrey accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the behest of his maternal grandmother, the late Gracie Buchanan who led him to Christ. He thereby joined the Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr A.J. Foster and remained a lifelong member. He was a faithful and continued his stewardship under the leadership of the current Pastor Rev. Robert Rogers. He drove the church van on Sundays and received many accolades from the passengers about his patience and courteous behavior. Jeffrey rode motorcycle with The Egyptian Cobras Motorcycle Club. He continued both these pursuits until his health failed. Jeffrey never married but he had a special and dedicated friend in Ms. Rosa Martin for over 15 years, who stayed in touch with him throughout his illness. Jeffrey was employed by American Dish as a machinist until his failing health made it impossible for him to continue working. Jeffrey leaves to cherish their memories, his mother Lillian Buchanan-Baines of the home, three brothers, Calvin Baines, Jr., Vance Baines (Ella) Kansas City Kansas; Jermaine Baines, Nashville Tennessee. One Niece BaShawn Portman (Joseph) Grandview, Missouri. A very special aunt, Jacqueline Buchanan-Patterson, Kansas City, Kansas and a cherished cousin (play sister) Ramelda Darlene James Oakland California. Jeffrey was a “Good Guy” beloved by many thusly leaving a host of nieces, nephews, countless other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 31, 2022, 11:00am at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel, KS. Interment Chapel Hill. Visitation will be from 10am-11am at the KS Chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Jeffrey D. Baines, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Jeffrey D. Baines

May 30, 1967 - December 21, 2022