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1934
2011
Thomas Kenneth "Ken" Baldwin, 76, of Harmony died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Gordon Hospice House.
He was born October 2, 1934, in Fairfax, VA, and was the son of the late Thomas Richard and Zola Mae Howell Baldwin. He retired from Southern Screw Company after 27 years of service and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Harmony.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death on August 27, 2001, by his wife, Eva Stuart Baldwin whom he married on December 26, 1959; and a brother-in-law, Eugene Gaither.
Ken is survived by a son, Clay Baldwin (Kim) of Harmony; a daughter, Teresa Shores (Randy) of Statesville; five grandchildren, Kim Woods (Tracey) and Todd Shores both of Statesville, Courtney Harmon of Bluefield, WV, Dell Baldwin and Kyle Baldwin both of Harmony; six great-grandchildren, Peyton Shores, Savannah Woods, Grayson Woods, Mason Shores, Jay Harmon, and Jaydon Harmon; a sister, Peggy Gaither of Statesville; and three brothers, Darrell Baldwin (Lois) of Smethport, NC, Buddy Baldwin (Pat) of Statesville, and Roy Baldwin (Pat) of Olin.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church in Harmony with the Revs. John Whalen and Otis Johnson officiating. Burial will in the church cemetery with military rites being accorded by the Iredell County Veterans Council Burial Detail.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Monday in the Ernest Troutman Memorial Chapel at Reavis Funeral Home of Harmony and at other times will assemble at the home of his granddaughter, Kim Woods, 182 Feimster Place Lane, Statesville.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.reavisfuneralhomeharmony.com.
For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Reavis Funeral Home of Harmony is entrusted with the arrangements.
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6 Entries
May 31, 2011
SHARON MARLOW
WISHING YOU ALL THE PEACE,LOVE A FAMILY CAN SHARE AT THIS TIME.
May 24, 2011
Mack & Ardith Pennell
Dear Baldwin family please know that we are praying for you all. Sorry we cannot be there but Mack has been sick and is not feeling well at this time. Ken has suffered much and lets
not forget that he is now with the Lord and Eva and others of the family gone on. We love you all in the Lord.
May 24, 2011
Reavis Funeral Home Harmony Chapel
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
May 23, 2011
Harry & Sharon McGrath
Teresa, Clay and family, I am glad that your dad is at peace with your mother and all his loved ones gone on before him, he really gave it a good fight. Harry and I are sending you our sincere condolences thru this guest book since we don't have your address. May you surround yourself with family and friends and gain strength from God during this time. As we keep you in our thoughts and prayers, may God Bless and keep you all.
May 23, 2011
Dennis White
Sorry to hear of your loss Clay
May 22, 2011
neal adkins
Teresa, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know it will be hard. Please know that you have many prayers coming your way. Stay strong. Neal Adkins
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