James Richard "Jim" Baldwin, 80, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born September 11, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio, to James Harvey and Mable Margaret (Menhorn) Baldwin.

On September 10, 1966, in Zanesville, Ohio, he married the love of his life, Barbara Lucas.

James was a graduate of The Ohio State University. He had worked for 35 years at Flint and Walling in Kendallville as a Marketing Manager.

He was a member and elder of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville where he was a part of the "Tuesday Guys" men's group, and a member of the Kendallville Elks Lodge.

Jim had an infectious smile that would light up a room. He enjoyed wood carving, especially making Christmas ornaments for his family each year. Jim had a great love for his family, and a passion for praying for others and telling them about Jesus.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Barbara Baldwin of Kendallville; three daughters, Margaret "Peggy" and Don Schroeder of Kendallville, Patricia "Patti" Baldwin-Bodie and Chris Bodie of Kendallville, and Lisa Nartker of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, Andrew Schroeder and his fiancé Mary Pennekamp, Emma Schroeder, Naomi Schroeder, Nicholas Bodie, Anna Bodie, Katie Bodie, and Delaney Norman; a sister, Cheryl Elaine Grissett of Zanesville, Ohio; a brother, Gene Brent and Carolyn Baldwin of Zanesville, Ohio; and his dog, Luke.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mable Baldwin; a brother, Ronald David Baldwin; a brother-in-law, Robert Grissett; and his dog, Jack.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 3 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church Worship Center, 301 South Oak Street, Kendallville with the Rev. Dr. Robert Shriner, the Rev. Dr. Kent Hunter, and the Rev. Jon Hunter officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.

Burial will be at a later date at Sweet Cemetery.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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