Gary Conley Baldwin

Gary Conley Baldwin, 72, of London Ohio passed away on August 22, 2022, at Springfield Regional Medical Center with family there. He was born September 21, 1949, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of Willard Russell and Opal Beatrice (Tagg) Baldwin. At a very early age, Gary contracted Polio, leaving him with lifelong limitations. He learned to overcome and was able to do whatever he set his mind to. As a young man, he enjoyed hunting, camping, and swimming. He moved to Madison County in 1960 but loved returning to the hills; to visit extended family. He attended Madison Plains High School and then worked for Doctors West Hospital for over 20 years in the food service department. Gary loved to draw and was often found enjoying a cup of coffee at a local restaurant and practicing his art on napkins. During the years he worked at Doctors West he would often decorate the cafeteria windows with his art for various holidays. In 2016 his Art work was displayed and sold at the 9th Annual Art and Soul art exhibition in Xenia, Ohio. His artwork was also made into Christmas Cards which were sold to support the Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Gary loved to banter and tease and never lost an opportunity to do so; but could also just sit quietly and take in the conversations around him. He loved familygatherings with all the food and singing that was always a part of the day. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; Grandparents, Ervin and Lillie (Wilson) Tagg and William and Garnet (Sheets) Baldwin. Brothers: Paul Franklin, Lewis Russell, and John William Baldwin; Sister Hilda Faye Gilliam; Niece Penny Jean Baldwin; and Nephew Neal Wayne Gilliam. He is survived by his Brothers Ervin Leroy (Carol) Baldwin,  Earl David (Sherry) Baldwin and sister-in-law Karen Baldwin. Uncle Gary was loved dearly by Nieces and Nephews: Ervin Leroy Baldwin, Jr; Patty Jill Baldwin Newsome; John William Baldwin,Jr; Russell Wade Baldwin; Adrian Matthew Baldwin; Bruce Alan Baldwin; Stanley Alan Potter; Nita Jo Potter Saultz; Tina Faye Potter Carter; Carla Kay Gilliam Carter; Phil Wayne Gilliam; Rachel Renee Baldwin Bidwell; and Annie Cherie Baldwin Clifton. Gary also is survived by 28 Great and 28 Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. His legacy lives on through them. Friends are invited to call at the Lynch Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 124 E. High St., London, Friday, August 26, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, where a funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Stanley Potter officiating. Interment will follow in the Paint Township Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made, in Gary's memory, to The Lupus Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.