Sutton Pelot Baldwin

I was a teammate and classmate of Suttons in 2001-02 at Duke University. It has been 11 years since his passing and I still struggle with the fact hes not here.

Sutton epitomized friendship, class, and professionalism. He was a great friend and classmate. We spent hours studying together at Duke. And I spent countless hours talking to him about life and career advice. We watched the 2001 Duke national championship basketball game together and had a great time!

Sutton always had a kind word to say to everyone. He was supportive of all his classmates and was admired by all.

May you Rest In Peace my good friend. You are an inspiration to me and others. You will always be in my thoughts. Until we meet again....

Beth, I was a teammate and classmate of Sutton's at Duke in 2001-2. We spent many hours studying and attending classes and cheering on the national champion Blue Devils together, and I knew how much he cared for you and his family. He was always positive, always quick with a smile for everyone, always eager to help a classmate or a friend. Funny and charitable and kind. Very, very kind. I know that much time has passed but I wanted to express my condolences as soon as I heard the news today. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Baldwin Family:
I was so sorry to recently learn of Sutton's passing. I was a basketball teammate of his at Hampden-Sydney during the 1983-84 season. He was a terrific teammate and wonderful person. If I had questions about my coursework, he would gladly explain the material to me.
I am very sorry for your loss.

God bless you.

Beth,
I just found out about your loss this week from Melinda. I am shocked and heartbroken for you. Life is just not fair!
I also had no idea you lived so close. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I will try to get in touch with you this week.

To Beth, Laura Lee,Tim, Josh,Bee, Blair, Whit,Steve,Kathy,Mark,Helen and all the many friends of Sutton, may God bless you and comfort you as you try to cope with our loss of Sutton.

Beth,
Lora and I just found out tonight about Sutton. We are so sorry. He was a great guy; you made a perfect couple. We will never forget your thoughtfulness during our loss. Please let us know how we can help. We are praying for you.

I am a distant cousin of Sutton's and I was truly sorry to read about his death. I probably met him way back in 1973 when we were both children. His Mom ("Cousin LeLe") visited Reedville and there was a family reunion of sorts. Anyway, she was one unforgettable character and I can see from the large outpouring of condolences that Sutton likewise touched many lives. I am the late R. Bertrand Jett's grand-daughter and I believe my Grandfather and Mrs. Baldwin were first or second cousins. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will comfort one another with your many memories of him.

Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have never met me. I was Sutton's roommate at Hampden-Sydney for four years. He was one of the smartest people I have ever known, articulate, witty, well-versed in any subject, a great athlete, a man with an uncanny knack to get to the most basic truth in any situation, a true philosopher, a Great Man.

One of the few people I have known with worse handwriting than mine, Sutton preferred to print. I remember he showed up the first day of school toting only a paper grocery bag of clothes and a basketball. Inheriting his mother's love of music, Sutton had a beautiful, deep bass voice. He appreciated all good music but loved James Taylor best of all. He was a natural leader, loved by everyone who knew him. He ate lots of Little Debbie snack cakes and Entenmann's but never gained an ounce, and drank Tab (Diet Pepsi and Fresca were our only other diet drinks back then; he preferred Tab), and hated it when I opened up a can of sardines or tuna. He shared my Libertarian views, but he also liked Doonsbury. Sutton was a great carpenter, too. He rigged us up some illegal extra electrical circuits (which worked perfectly) and built a bunk bed that you could have put a truck on in our dorm room. We lost touch after my Internship in 1989. The world is poorer for his absence.

Pete, although I have never faced it myself, I know that losing a child is the worst thing a parent can endure, a perversion of God's natural order, a blasphemy. Know that your middle son was a brother to me, and I grieve his untimely passing. I was truly blessed to have known Sutton. I am sorry for your loss.

Steve, Mark, Blair, Bee, and Whit, I don't quite know what to say. Sutton was your brother, meaning at once the same to you all yet something different and special to each one of you. For me, Sutton was one of those critically important people that you meet as you grow through life, a man of incredible intelligence and presence, a fellow student, a teacher, a student of life. He helped me grow. I loved him and will miss him, as I know you all will.

Timmy and Josh, the last time I saw you two, I think you were both in diapers. Laura Lee, I have never met you. Understand that your dad was one of the finest men to have ever lived. I know he loved you all. Remember what he taught you. Honor his memory.

My family and I will keep all of you in our prayers.

Dear Beth,
Fran and I are so saddened for you in the loss of Sutton. Our hearts, thoughts, love, and prayers are with you, Laura Lee, and the rest of the family. May God be with you in a very real way at this time. We would love to see you and help in any way we can.

Beth, Tim, Josh, Laura Lee, Blair and Whit: It was such a shock to all of us in HR at work to lose such a vibrant leader. He really did always have a smile and always would first ask "how are you" - but he really wanted to know how you were doing! I will really miss him. I am so sorry for the great amount of grief you are feeling. Thank you for sharing so much with us during the memorial service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Beth: I used to work for Sutton at the Covington Mill. I have only good memories and deep sadness. God bless your family. We will keep you in our prayers, please accept our condolences.

Beth and Laura Lee,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your whole family during this time and in the days ahead.
It was such a pleasure to have known Sutton. He was a fine person! May God grant you His love and strength.

Beth, Tim, Josh and Laura Lee, We were so very saddened to hear about Sutton. He was such a sweet man, and we'll never forget all the fun times when we were neighbors in Covington. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time, and may each of you be filled with strength and comfort in the coming days. With deepest sympathy,

Dear Beth, I was so saddened to learn today from Elizabeth of Sutton's sudden, premature death. I have been undergirding you and your daughter ever since. Please know that I care and will continue to keep you close in thought and prayer. Love and peace, Pat

As a young boy growing up, as a member of the Baldwin family, I will never forget the great presence Sutton brought to all of our family gatherings. I will remember him as the cousin who was always so happy in addition to a man who loved his wife and kids. What a great man he was to all of us. You all are in my thoughts during this very difficult time. May peace and love be with you.

Beth, you and each family member are in my every thought. Sutton provided a tremendous amount of support and comfort to me after the loss of my youngest son last year. There are no words to erase the grief and pain, but family and friends can help you through.

Dee Clatterbuck
MeadWestvaco

Beth: I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time. Sincerely,

We here at MeadWestvaco Mahrt Mill would like to express our deepest to the family. Sutton made each of us feel important and special. We will always remember his gentle way of speaking and kind expressions.

Sutton was one of the finest guys I knew at Hampden-Sydney. He was always willing to help out whenever anyone couldn't figure out something (in most every subject). What I remember most, however, were the laughs with Sutton. I'm confident your memories will be good ones. And, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Sutton's family.

My deepest condolences,
Do not be afraid,for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God.I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness...Isaiah 41:10.
Please find comfort from God's Word.

To Sutton's family and friends:
Like others who have expressed their sympathies, I was a classmate of Sutton's at Hampden-Sydney. He was respected by his peers for his many talents, not the least of which was his keen sense of humor. He was a natural leader whose opinion was always valued. He will be missed, of course, but fondly remembered by those of us who knew him at HSC. I hope you are comforted in knowing that Sutton left a lasting and positive impression on so many of his classmates.

Whit,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Love, The entire Stylos family

Beth, Tim, Josh, Laura Lee and the entire Baldwin family,
We have the greatest respect for Sutton as a friend, co-worker and the years together in choir at Covington Baptist. One thing that stood out about Sutton, was that he left no doubt how special his family was to him. Words cannot express what a loss for not only your family, but all who knew him. His enthusiasm and energy made the entire room light up. Please know you and your precious family are in our prayers.

Beth & family,
Our hearts go out to you. We knew Sutton at Covington Baptist Church and enjoyed getting to know Tim and Josh as young boys. Sutton has always spoken highly of his family, you were all very loved by him. We pray that God will give you strength for this time and draw you near to Himself.

Tim/Josh
Boys, we are sorry to have missed you this evening. Kathy was one of your babysitters in Covington many years ago. Our children are Ryan, Karl, Krista and Ross. We were so sad to hear the news of your father's untimely passing. We really do hope you will contact us this summer while you are in Richmond. We want to see you again. It was an honor to have know your father and to have been blessed with your presence in Covington. I kept in touch with Sutton when he transferred to Richmond. We even had lunch together a couple years ago, and he spoke highly of you and was so proud of the fine young men you have grown to become. We will all miss him here on Earth, but heaven will be blessed with his spirit.

My last image of Sutton is that from this past Christmas. How fortunate I was to spend that time with good cheer, music and family. I will always remember him that way. For all those who are experiencing the pain and confusion of this time, may God bless you and keep you.

To the Baldwin Family. We were deeply saddened to hear of Suttons passing. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Norm and Norma Bundy

Dear Baldwin family,
I sent 4 years with Sutton at Hampden-Sydney College and was co-captain with him on the basketball team in 1984. I consider it a great honor to have known him as a friend and team mate. I am truly sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughs and prayers.

Dear Beth and Family , i am sorry to hear about your husband/ father death, i will keep your family in prayers and ps i hope is all with everything else from your friend Paul Marretti from Sova board with Beth and also a local athelte as well.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this tragic loss.
I am thankful for the opportunity to have known Sutton.

Beth:
I worked with and for Sutton for many years. His sharp intelligence and sense of the absurd were remarkable. It was a privilege to have known him and to have seen him grow up over these 22 or so years. I always valued his counsel. As a second soprano, I sat in front of the men in the Allghenay Highlands Chorale and often had the pleasure of listening to Sutton's wonderful voice as we rehearsed and performed.

He loved you very much and you and Laura Lee were constantly on his mind. The last time I saw him was Valentine's Day, and we spent several happy minutes looking at his elaborate display of family pictures before getting to the business at hand. As they often said the the old days of one who was taken too soon, "God loves a shining mark."

Beth and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Everytime Sutton spoke of his family his eyes lite up. He will be missed by everyone.

To a Beautiful Family,

A wonderful husband, brother, son, father, and friend is gone, but the beauty of Sutton's life continues. He put joy, jokes, and effort into all he did, and all because of you. Sutton shared and reflected the tenderness and happiness found in your multi-faceted family. His love is your love, and that's forever. Remember his care and devotion to what mattered, and the goodness that was Sutton lasts.

Peace, prayers, blessings, and love to you now and always.

Dear Baldwin Family,

I attended Hampden-Sydney with Sutton. He was a very friendly and a super nice guy. I will keep the family in my prayers. May God be with you during this time.

Beth:
Sutton was an incredible person who brought such energy and purpose into everything he did. You, Laura Lee, Tim and Josh were the center of his world.

He will be missed beyond any words that I can say. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Dear Baldwin Family,
I was at Hampden-Sydney will Sutton. He was such a nice guy. My prayers are with you.

Beth, I worked with Sutton when we both were in Covington. He was a friend as well as co-worker. We learned a lot from each other. He will be deeply missed. You and the family are in my prayers.

Blair, Whit, Pete, and Mary,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings.

Blair, Whit, and Mary,

So sorry to hear about Sutton. He was such a special person.

Beth: My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Beth, I was heartsick to hear about Sutton. For such a lovely person to have so many sorrows in her life doesn't seem fair. I know all of us who worked with you at WDBJ have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth, our love and thoughts are with you and your precious daughter. We were saddened by the news. If there is anything we can do, please call us. Love Stevie and Teke

Tim, Josh, Laura Lee,
Your dad had an amazing capacity to discover solutions to complex problems and to move organizations forward, but his love for you, your moms and your family is the thing I will most remember about him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Baldwin Family-
I was a classmate of Sutton's at Hampden-Sydney. I considered him a friend and always eager to help and have a good laugh. Having 2 young children ourselves, Shannon and I have said a prayer for all the children and Beth. Our deepest sympathies to you all.

Blair, Whit & Mary,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Sutton. Such a kind and warm man he was to everyone..My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of his family..

Beth, we are so saddened to learn of your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. Our hearts are with you and your family.May God bless each of you.

Beth:
Sutton touched so many people's lives; he was my mentor and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you Laura Lee and the boys.

Beth, Whit, and the entire Baldwin Family - Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Beth: I had the pleasure of working for Sutton during the MeadWestvaco integration. He spoke of you and his family often and I know he loved you dearly. Please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you and the family.

Dear Beth, I am both shocked and saddened to learn of the loss of Sutton. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your precious memories bring you comfort in time to come. Peace be with you.

To the Baldwin family - I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I, among many of my colleagues here at Hewitt, have many fond memories of Sutton from both a professional and personal perspective. He always made it a point to share how important family was to him. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Beth,

Our thoughts and prayers are with and the children. You do not known how sorry we are to hear about Sutton. Please give Tim and Josh a big hug for us.
Gene and Carolyn Young
Pine Valley, Covington

Whit, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dudley and Elis Olsson

Beth,
My heart goes out to you and the family. I haven't spoken to Sutton or Whit since leaving Covington, in 1997, but I have tried to keep track. I'm sure Tim and Josh are being as strong as they can be (and your daughter, whom I have not had the joy of meeting). Please accept my condolences. All the best,
Kimberley Stearns

Whit---our prayers are with your family .

Beth,
My thoughts are with you and the children during this very difficult time. Please know that we are here for you should you need anything at all.
Love you lots,

Beth, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family and I am sending you tons of love and prayers. You are one of the strongest women I have ever met and will survive this too. Love, Suzanne

Beth - We are so saddened by the loss of such a great friend, husband and father. We think of you every day and pray for stregth, courage and peace for you, Tim, Josh,Laura Lee, and the rest of the family. God Bless.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We are very sorry for the loss of your husband and faher and hope that God will help heal the loss and keep his memories in your heart
forever.

Beth - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May God, your family & friends give you the strength to guide you through this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy to the family in your loss of our respected friend.

Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Laura Lee. My heart aches for you. Sending big hugs and loads of courage to you.
Love, Sarah

Beth, I am deeply sadden to hear of Sutton's death. Please express my condolences to his sons. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Our prayers are with you Beth.