John Craig Baldwin, 75, of W. Lafayette, Ind., died August 8, 2022 at the Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette, Ind. He was born February 7, 1947 in Lebanon, Ind. to Cecil Schimmel and Sue (Younger) Cook. John was adopted by Charles Baldwin.
John had lived in Indiana, Florida and most recently of Tennessee before moving to the Veteran Home. He was a laborer, carpenter, carpet layer and owned a carpet store in Frankfort, John’s Carpet Country and Carpet Palace. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from June 13, 1966 – June 12, 1968 during Vietnam. John was a past member of the Frankfort Moose Lodge, was active in the American Legion in Tennessee and the NRA. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, caring for and riding his horse.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW or American Legion.
Survived by:
daughter: Shannon (David) James of Dayton, brother: David Baldwin, step mother: Joyce Schimmel, former wife: Virginia Fisser, 5 grandchildren: Lexe, Ethen, Jesse, Elli and Laynie James.
Preceded by:
his parents.
Shannon
I will always have fond memories spending time at your house when we were kids. Your dad was such a sweet man and I’m so sorry you’re mourning his loss. You were such a loving daughter to him and I know you made his life special… especially during his time of need. Prayers, love and big hugs to you! Again, I’m so sorry.. love you!
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It has been years since I have seen Johnny but wanted all of you to know how sorry we were to hear of his passing. I know Darrell and Rod would have been sad to hear as well. I remember Mom, Rod and I coming over to Aunt Sue’s and Chuck’s house and spending the day with all of us together. When Johnny entered the military, we did not get to see him much after that and then we eventually moved. It sure is sad to lose so many family members. Our sympathy to all of you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleShannon & Family, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. You all are in my prayers. God bless!
Lori
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