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Randolph Baldwin Obituary

Randolph Baldwin born, January 31, 1926, left his earthly home in Nashville, Tenn., to be in his Heavenly home on October 11, 2009. Randolph spent his early life in Roanoke. He married Shirley Minnix in 1954 and moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he was employed as an optician for 46 years. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley; and two brothers, Morris of Roanoke, and Nelson of Richmond. Preceding him in death were his father and mother; seven brothers; and two sisters. This sweet, loving husband, brother, uncle and friend will be missed by all. Our generous Lord has blessed his family and friends with 83 years of unending love and joy. His memory will live on. Donations, in his memory, may be made to the Belmont Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va., or Alive Hospice, Nashville, Tenn. Visitation will be held 9 a.m. at Oakey's in downtown Roanoke on Thursday, October 15, 2009. The graveside services and interment will be after visitation 11 a.m. at the Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, Va., conducted by two of his nephews, Winston Baldwin and Mike Minnix. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 14, 2009.

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David Graybill

October 26, 2009

Shirley,

So sorry to hear about Ranny. There were so many good times. We will miss him, you are in our prayers. Keep in touch. We love you.

David, Brenda, Hunter Graybill, Allison and Chad Weaver and Delephine Sternaman

Chele

October 14, 2009

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

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