Edgar Richard Baldwin

1922 - 2012

BORN

1922

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Maddox Funeral Home

105 West Main Street

Front Royal, Virginia

Edgar Baldwin Obituary

Edgar Richard Baldwin, 90, of Front Royal, died on Monday, November 19, 2012, at Loving Arms Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Front Royal United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Gary Heaton. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.

Mr. Baldwin was born February 6, 1922 in Warren County, VA, son of Charles William Baldwin and Bessie Thompson Baldwin. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Baldwin was a member of Front Royal United Methodist Church where he served in numerous capacities. He was a charter member of South Warren Ruritan Club, former Scout Leader with Troop #52, and was former chairman of the Warren County Democratic Party. He was married to the late Anna Hyacinth Partlow Baldwin.

Surviving are three daughters and their spouses, Kathryn Locke and husband John of Glen Arm, MD, Patricia Kerfoot and husband Mac of Mineral, VA, and Carolyn Braswell and husband Bill of Wingate, NC; five grandchildren, John Edgar Locke, Sara Kerfoot, Laura Kerfoot, Bess Braswell, and Molly Braswell; and two great-grandchildren, Smith Mathews and Ingrid Mathews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Front Royal United Methodist Church Stained Glass Restoration Fund, 1 West Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630, or to the South Warren Ruritan Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Jack Pennington, 797 Running Bear Court, Front Royal, VA 22630.

Arrangements are by Maddox Funeral Home, Inc. in Front Royal, VA.

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2012.
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Dear Family,
I knew Mr. Baldwin when we both served on the Salvation Army Board and he was a great gentleman. I respected his knowledge and his service to others was a great example to us all. May God bless your family and be with you at this time.

Glenn Wood

November 26, 2012

Thank you very much for all the hours you spent at E.Wilson Morrison Elementary school with the children.
We are forever grateful. We will miss you! Teachers at E W Morrison

November 26, 2012

Edgar was such a kind person and true gentleman who always thought of others first. He was the nicest person to work for. He will be missed.

Dori Kauffman Nickens

November 24, 2012

Our sympathy to the family of Mr. Baldwin. I have good memories of him while growing up in the Methodist Church and in the best Boy Scout Troop #52. Then finally working with him. He was truly a servent of the Lord. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Randy & Anna Ruffner

November 24, 2012

Thank you for all your love, patience,and dedication. You will be missed!!!

The students & staff at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School

November 23, 2012

My sympathy to all of the family. My life was blessed by knowing such a kind and gentle man who was always smiling.

Cynthia Rudacille

November 23, 2012

He was the best boss I ever had and was one of the nicest people that I have ever known. He will be greatly missed.

Beverly Rudacille

November 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, he is greatly missed at Loving Arms. Let Gods comforting arms hold you during this difficult time. Debbie Sharp

Debbie Sharp

November 22, 2012

? i just wanted to say that i am very blessed to have known you mr baldwin. You touched my life and i will always remember you. love always, Veronica Lynn Daniels

November 22, 2012

Patty sadden to hear of your father's death..I always enjoyed our talks when we would meet all over town & in church. He was such a wonderful gentleman. Now he & my dad can keep watch over us both. Prayers for you & Mac and all your family. Sheila Smith

November 21, 2012

Sorry to hear about Mr. Baldwin moving to the Lords home. May the family find peace during these sad times.

Keith Pomeroy

November 21, 2012

Sorry to hear Mr. Baldwin moving to the Lords home. May every one find peace during these sad tiomes.

Keith Pomeroy

November 21, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of a dear gentleman. Heartfelt sympathy to all Mr. E's loving family.

Butch & Boo Campbell

November 21, 2012

Sorry to hear of Mr. Baldwin's passing.

Barbara Huss

November 20, 2012

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