Billy Baldwin (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Billy Wayne Baldwin Sr. 72 of Arcola, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
He was born on April 21, 1949 near Des Arc, Missouri, the Son of James and Eunice Baldwin. Billy grew up in the Fredericktown, Missouri area, and Joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17.
Billy served for 6 years in the Engineering Battalion during the Vietnam War before being honorably discharged in 1973. In 1975, Billy married Dollie Padgett, and to this union, three children were born: Billy Jr, Holly and Christie.
After his service in the Army, Billy began a 26 year career with Cassen’s Auto Terminals in Fenton, Missouri where he specialized in the shipment of vehicles. In his free time, Billy enjoyed being outdoors, taking part in fishing tournaments with his son, and hunting along with a multitude of hobbies and interests.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother and father, James and Eunice Baldwin; a sister, Elaine Overby; his brothers, Robert Killian and Terry Roach. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Dollie Baldwin of Arcola, his son, Billy W. Baldwin Jr. and spouse Christy of Bolivar; his daughters, Holly James and spouse Roger of Dixon, Missouri and daughter Christie Burke and spouse Ryan of Cuba, Missouri. He is also survived by his brother Gene Pinegar and his five grandchildren, Haylee, Christopher, Ryan Jr., Kinsley and Caden.
Funeral services for Billy will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. A visitation will take place one hour prior to service time beginning at 2:00 PM.
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