Greydon Gordon Baldwin, Sr., 92, of Orange, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 13, 2021, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary McCormick of First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Sibley, Missouri, on June 24, 1929, he was the son of Ruler G. Baldwin and Laura (Archer) Baldwin. Greydon served bravely in the United States Navy aboard the USS Badoeng Strait Air Craft Carrier and served in Guam. Greydon was a hard worker and excelled at any profession he put his mind to. While employed with DuPont he attended school at Lamar University to obtain his Mechanical Engineering degree. He dedicated 44 years of hardwork and devotion to DuPont before retiring. He did consulting in Spokane Washington and was Fire Chief for Sabine Neches Chiefs and taugh Fire Safety through Lamar. Greydon was a faithful member of First Christian Church, where he took great joy in serving his Lord. He was a Cub Scout Master and a Scout Master for many years while his son was an Eagle Scout. Greydon was an avid tennis player, and enjoyed playing bridge, dominos, and other card games. He loved travelling with his wife and making as many memories as he could with her. Greydon was an incredible husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all those he left an impact on.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruler and Laura Baldwin; brother, Rosoe Baldwin; and sisters, Juanita Thibodeaux and Gwenda Dunkle.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 74 years, LaVerne Baldwin; son, Greydon G. Baldwin, Jr. and wife Judy B. Baldwin; grandchildren, Mindy M. Currie and husband Robert W. Currie of Orange and Laura B. Reed and husband Morgan A. Reed of Katy; great-grandchildren, Jaycee C. Reed, Peyton Grey McKee, Mia M. Reed, Paige E. McKee, Sullivan A. Reed, Brooke Dixon and Todd Dixon; and great-great-grandchildren, Addilyn, Logan, and Charlotte Dixon.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Currie, Morgan Reed, Peyton Grey McKee, Sullivan Reed, Eddie Faulk, Mark Foreman and Michael T. Barnes. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mike Cotton and Jerry Cotton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Christian Church at 611 9th St., Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Annette Reed
October 19, 2021
Annette Reed lit a candle in memory of Greydon Gordon Baldwin, Sr.
Jan Mosley
October 17, 2021
Condolences to the Baldwin Family. I had the opportunity to work with this amazing man following my father'@ footsteps who also worked with him. He was dedicated to every aspect of his life. Sincerely Jan Pring Cunninggham Mosley and daughter Erin Cunningham McAuliffe.
Pam Willett & The Family
October 16, 2021
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Claybar Funeral Home
October 16, 2021
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Bob Murphy
October 15, 2021
Fond memories of a very fine man. One of Troop 2’s leaders who guided so many of us through those formative years of our youth. Always there at weekly meetings, many camp outs at Camp Bill Stark, Boykin Springs, the marathon canoe trips down the Sabine and week long summer camp. He was one of those Dads who was always there for us. And while I was attending Lamar, he and I played a lot of tennis on the City Courts. My heart is heavy, my eyes are not dry but I have a smile in remembrance of one of Orange’s finest. Rest In Peace, Greydon Baldwin. You made a huge difference in my life. Condolences to Grey, Judy, LaVerne and all the family. Carol and I send our love. Bobby Murphy
Ronda Carter
October 15, 2021
Prayers that he may rest in paradise. I enjoyed working many years with him at Dupont. God bless all of you during this time of loss. Mark and Ronda Carter
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October 15, 2021
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