Auther Lee Baldwin

1940 - 2013

Auther Lee Baldwin obituary, 1940-2013, Harrah, OK

BORN

1940

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Paylor Family Funeral Care

412 North Air Depot Blvd

Midwest City, Oklahoma

Auther Baldwin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2013.

There are two things Auther Lee Baldwin loved in life: his family and telling a good story.
You were not likely to leave Auther's presence without hearing about one, the other or both. He was so quick with his words that it is safe to say he never met a stranger he could not turn into a friend with the help of a few witty tales.
His own life reads like a legend to his family, who enjoys reliving his antics and daring adventures. Like a true cowboy, he was never at a loss for either.
His country boy charm and his humor were staples in his daily life, and he could just as easily make you feel at home in the middle of a grocery store as he could in his own living room.
To the love of his life, his wife of nearly 52 years, Auther was a proud father, husband and grandfather. If anyone could shed his rough cowboy exterior, it was his Margie. She softened him. Theirs was a match that was steeped in loyalty and dedication; a perfect balance of playfullness and devotion. The vision of the two of them sitting on their front porch on a summer night is a memory that many of those who love them share.
Auther leaves behind a legacy of family rich with love for him and for each other. And it is the story he would love to tell the most.
Auther is preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Fallin Baldwin, his father, Charles Lee Baldwin and two brothers Clark Baldwin and Justin Baldwin.
He is survived by his loving wife Margie, three daughters: Justine Wyatt and husband Alan, JaRee Corter and husband Shahn and Jeanene Stephens and husband Rockne. He also leaves three sisters - Modene Beach of Harrah, Oklahoma, Mary Ann Baldwin of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Janey Staples and husand David of Newalla, Oklahoma - and one brother - Lance Baldwin and wife Annie of Tuskahoma, Oklahoma.
Auther was born May 8, 1940 and left this life March 23, 2013. His legacy includes 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in the Paylor Family Funeral Care Chapel. Interment will be at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Newalla, Oklahoma.
"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. It comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." ~ John Wayne

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March 28, 2013

clovene elliott

Margie and family, I just learned through Karen that Auther passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I am at a loss for words at this moment. Love to you all, Clovene

March 26, 2013

Dan & Loretta Morales

Jeanene,Rockne and family
'There is no love like that of a father"
may our heavenly Father sustain you and your family with the peace and comfort that He can supply immeasurably.

March 25, 2013

Jada Young

To Margie & Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss! I had heard Art was ill for a while and although his passing may be a blessing, it's never easy to let go. I worked with Art at Northside Service Center for a few years. We even car pooled some since I lived in Shawnee and traveled up to the OKC too. He was a great guy to work with and I enjoyed knowing him and getting to know your family too. Annie O'Day I know is a close friend of family and a person I admire very much too. May God comfort you all during this time and lean on him always for support and inspiration. With deepest sympathy, Jada Young and Family

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