Roger Baldwin

Roger Lee Baldwin, age 66, of Richlands, Virginia, passed away, Sunday, February 12, 2012 at home. Roger was born in Bartley, WV on June 25, 1945 and was the son of the late Clarence and Iowa Compton Baldwin. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Jewell Valley and graduated from Whitewood High School in 1963 and the mechanic school in Grundy, VA. Roger served in the United States Army from 1965 until 1967. He completed combat engineer training at an atomic demolition school. After his special training, Roger served his country in Germany. Roger returned to Virginia and worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant before moving to Richlands to reside closer to his family. He retired from Island Creek Coal where he worked in materials management in the central warehouse. Roger was a humble man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like a good cup of coffee and a visit from family or friends. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandsons who he dearly loved. Roger was very proud of his children and enjoyed every second he had with them. He enjoyed catching up with old friends and spending time with his dear neighbors who were like family to him. Roger’s family extends heartfelt thanks to Scottie and Charlotte Nelson for their friendship and support. Survivors are: Two Daughters: Kathy Baldwin Rogers and her husband, Sandy of Columbia, SC Rhonda Baldwin Keen and her husband, Tony of Wytheville, VA Son: Wesley Baldwin of Cedar Bluff, VA Sister: Shirley Chambers and her husband, Ralph of Pounding Mill, VA His precious grandchildren: Dillon Johnson, Blair Rogers, Jacob Rogers, Riley Keen, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Funeral services for Roger Lee Baldwin will be conducted Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6:00pm Tuesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. The family asks that you honor Roger by remembering his favorite quote “Live for Today“. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Roger Baldwin

June 25, 1945 - February 12, 2012