Richard John Baldwin

Richard John Baldwin obituary, Yukon, OK

Richard John Baldwin

Richard Baldwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by YANDA & SON FUNERAL HOME - YUKON on May 27, 2023.

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Richard John Baldwin was born June 2, 1945 in Olean, New York to the late William Edward and Alverna Mattie (Bloodworth) Baldwin. He passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 in Yukon, OK at the age of 77.
He served his country in the United States Army from 1962 – 1965 at which time he was honorably discharged. Richard then continued his education at the University of Central Oklahoma, receiving a Bachelor's Degree. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Yukon.
In addition to his parents, Richard was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna Baldwin and brother, Eddie Baldwin.
He is survived by his wife Helga Baldwin; daughter, Andrea Carter; son, Dean Baldwin; daughter, Carol Tyner and son, Christopher Baldwin.
Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 1, at the Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Yukon, with graveside service following at 2:30 p.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, OK.

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