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Laurie Baldwin Obituary

Laurie Eugene Baldwin, III "Buddy" SUMMERVILLE - Laurie Eugene "Buddy" Baldwin, III, 70, of Summerville, husband of Ruth Harrison Baldwin, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 1 o'clock at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 316 W. Carolina Ave., Summerville. Burial will be private. Mr. Baldwin was born August 3, 1939, in Charleston, son of the late Laurie E. Baldwin, Jr., and Lillian Rodgers Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin graduated from St. Paul's High School class of 1957 and Clemson University, class of 1962. He retired after 30 years as a Claims Dept. Manager for Allstate Insurance Company serving North Carolina and Georgia. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 316 W. Carolina Ave., Summerville, SC 29483, or Beacon Hospice, 786 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Survivors, including his wife, are one daughter; Lisa Furr (Mickey) of Mooresville, NC and two sons; Laurie E. Baldwin, IV (Sally) of Waxhaw, NC and Joseph H. Baldwin of Fort Mill, SC, four grandchildren and one brother; James "Rod" Baldwin (Cindy) of Summerville. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 7 to Dec. 11, 2009.

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Jim Dicks

December 17, 2009

Ruth,It was with much sorrow on learning of the death of Buddy. I worked with or for him in our years at Allstate. I remember when he first moved to Atlanta and our years following. Please accept my condolences over so great a loss.

December 10, 2009

Ruth, Laurie and I traveled many a mile together for Allstate.
I hold him in the highest regard, both as a person and fellow
employee. I am very sorry for your loss.
Jerry Nall

December 8, 2009

Ruthie,
So sorry to hear of Buddy's homegoing. Even though he is now in such a wonderful place, I know he will be missed so much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love in Christ,
Neal and Sandi Mott (Mellichamp)

December 8, 2009

Ruth,I worked with Laurie at Allstate for many years.He was a hard working,loyal,well liked fellow employee.A fierce Clemson fan for sure.I can say that I respected him and what he acomplished . I am very sorry to hear of his passing. You and your family are in my prayers.Charlie Flynn(Midland, NC.)

Wills Maxwell

December 8, 2009

I joined Allstate in Raleigh after Laurie’s tenure so I never had the pleasure of meeting him personally; and yet, so often I have been told of his remarkable persona. A man is truly great when even those who have never come in contact with him are still positively affected by the deeds, love and respect he has shown to others. May God Bless and comfort you.

Stewart Aleshire

December 8, 2009

Ruth,
I am very sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. We had some great times together at Allstate and thopught about him a lot over the years after our retirement. I regret we didn't get together and play golf more.

Pam Askey Stocker

December 8, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlene Evans Nobles

December 8, 2009

Dear Ruth,
I send my prayers to you and the family, when I relocated to NC from NJ with the Allstate family,Laurie was there and made me feel so comfortable and gave me so much support. It saddens me to hear of his passing. May god bless you all.

Debbie Palmer

December 8, 2009

Ruth,
I have such fond memories of Laurie and thought about you both often over the years. He was such a great manager and just a fine and understanding gentleman. I still laugh when I recall him talking about the difference in the rearing of the third child versus the first one. Laurie was on my mind a lot the past few weeks and I can not convey to you and your family about how sorry I am for this tremendous loss. You guys will remain in my thoughts and prayers forever.

Mike Owens

December 7, 2009

Ruth,
I was SO sad to learn of Laurie's passing today. He was such a great man and one that me and my family owe a great deal of gratitude. While I did not get to talk to him often, I still think of him often and the support and encouragement he gave me during my career with Allstate. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Mike Owens - Chicago, IL

Linda Hibberts

December 7, 2009

Dear Ruth and family,
I am greatly saddened to hear of Laurie's passing. Ruth, you know I thought the world of Laurie and I think often of both of you. He will certainly be missed. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Love, Linda Jewell Hibberts

Natalie Towles Whiteman

December 7, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Goodman

December 7, 2009

Dear Ruth , Lisa , Bubba , & Joe , Liz and I have kept up with Buddy's situation thru Roddy and want you to know we have all of you in our prayers . Buddy was a great guy and we have many memories of you all being in Charlotte .Warmest Regards Liz, Joe , and Mike

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