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BALDWIN, Emerald S. - March 17, 1986. Survived by son, Robert S. Baldwin; daughters, Mrs. Helen Boone, Marilee Williams; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three sisters. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at McKendree Chapel by Dr. Richard Harrington and Rev. Arden Schlesinger. In Lieu of flowers contributions to Golden Cross McKendree Manor. HIBBETT & HAILEY, Directors. 244-6484.

(Published in The Tennessean on March 19, 1986)

Emerald married David Lee Baldwin 17 Jun 1925, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. David was born 18 May 1902, Osteen, Volusia County, Florida, USA; died 3 Aug 1961, Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA; was buried 5 Aug 1961, Hillcrest Memorial Park - West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Nashville - After 93 years of pancakes and bacon, Robert S. Baldwin died peacefully in his sleep the morning of July 6, 2020 at his residence in Park Manor on Woodmont Blvd. Bob was born January 7, 1927 in Orlando, FL, to Emerald and Lee Baldwin of Titusville, FL. Bobby was predeceased by his parents; sister Marilee (Cliff) Williams of Memphis; beloved daughter Anne Baldwin of Flagstaff, AZ; and grandsons Timothy & Weston Baldwin of Douglasville, GA. He is survived by his firecracker sister Helen Boone of Nashville; sons Dr. Richard "Dick" Baldwin (Donna) of Bluffton, SC, David Baldwin (Melissa Moss) of Nashville; grandsons Patrick Baldwin (Kerri) of Atlanta, GA, Justin Wodrich (Jodie) of Los Gatos, CA and granddaughters Heather Gray of Los Angeles, CA, Lisa Baldwin Lam (Chris) of Charlotte, NC, and Betsy Baldwin of Davis, CA; great-grandson Charlie Baldwin and great-granddaughters Zoe & Zara Wodrich and Sadie & Iris Baldwin.

Bob graduated from Marion Military Institute in 1944. He served in the United States Navy, QuarterMaster Third Class, in the Atlantic and Pacific. He attended the University of Florida (hitchhiking to visit the Florida State College for Women at every opportunity,) Stetson University, and ultimately graduated from the hospitality and restaurant program at Cornell University. Instead of attending commencement, he married the beautiful Jane Mathias of New York City. Following in the footsteps of his grandmother, Florence Baldwin's boarding house and his father's diner, Bob worked in the food industry in Tampa and Philadelphia, before moving to Nashville in 1957.

In 1961, following a handshake with friend Jim Gerding of Gatlinburg, Bob opened a little restaurant called the Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village. His goal of good food and good service at a reasonable price was the foundation on which the international icon is still luring lines around the block today. The legendary music business tables pushed together in the back served names known by all, every morning from 7-9:00AM. Bob enjoyed employing his family and numerous other extended family members over the years. All employees were like family; many with decades-long tenure. He was ahead of the times, opening a short-lived second Pancake Pantry location on 4th Ave in Downtown Nashville in 1965. The Pancake Man partnered with his son, David, in 1978 and sold the business to him and retired in 1988.

In retirement, Bob travelled the country in his RV, fishing boat in tow and photographing avian sanctuaries. Bob was a lifelong game bird hunter and wild game chef. He held his anticipated Wild Game Dinner gathering faithfully for 40+ years. More than anything, Bob enjoyed the fellowship of his hunting fellows. Mr. B never stayed away from the Pantry for long, always ready to give free advice and direction. Bob moved himself into independent living at Park Manor in 2014, where he continued his penchant to offer advice and direction.

Bob Baldwin was the perpetual class clown, had an extra helping of humor and wit, and NEVER met a stranger. He loved Nashville and truly felt the love in return. No service is planned at this time. Remembrances are appreciated at https://www.westharpethfh.com/obit/robert-s-baldwin/.

In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Tennessee Action for Hospitality Fund https://www.cfmt.org/giving-and-investing/become-a-donor/give-to-a-fund/tennessee-action-for-hospitality-assistance-fund/, the Nashville Musicians Association Crisis Assistance Fund http://www.nashvillemusicians.org/covid-19-resources-and-information-musicians, and support your locally owned restaurants! Please be safe, be kind to all, vote, wear a mask, wash your damn hands, and EAT MORE PANCAKES.

(Published in The Tennessean from July 10 to July 12, 2020)

Robert married Helen Jane Mathias 5 Jun 1950, New York City, New York County, New York, USA. Helen was born 21 May 1926, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; died 12 Mar 1989, Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; was buried 16 Mar 1989, Sunland Memorial Park - Sun City, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

H.L. married J.T. Boone, Jr. [Group Sheet]

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Marilee Baldwin Williams, 81, of Memphis, TN passed away at home on July 1, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late David Lee and Emerald (Swain) Baldwin on December 15, 1936 in Titusville, FL. Marilee grew up in West Palm Beach, FL and was a long time resident of Clearwater, FL.

She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in education and later was an elementary and middle school teacher. In 2013, she moved to Memphis, TN with Cliff, her husband of 56 years. Marilee was an avid student of the Bible and was greatly involved in her churches both in Florida and Tennessee, serving others as a teacher, committee member and elder. Her vibrant and vivacious personality was always on display and she was much loved by a large circle of friends in Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Cliff and her two daughters, Susan (John) Pirnia and Holly (Mike) Craft. She also leaves two grandchildren, Andrea Craft and Jonathan Craft; a sister, Helen Boone; and a brother, Robert Baldwin. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure and joy of knowing her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5 between 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The funeral service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 4055 Poplar Avenue in Memphis on Friday, July 6 at 10 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, TN.

Memorial donations may be made to Grandfather Home for Children (childrenshomealliance.org) or Memphis Union Mission (memphisunionmission.org).

(Published in The Commercial Appeal on July 3, 2018)

Mary married B.C. Williams, III [Group Sheet]

R.L. — M.J. Shea. [Group Sheet]

R.L. — M.L. Hart. [Group Sheet]

R.L. married D.P. Howard [Group Sheet]

D.M. — V. Green. [Group Sheet]

D.M. — M. Moss. [Group Sheet]

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BALDWIN, Anne - Age 55, of Flagstaff, died Wednesday, June 22, 2001. She was born August 31, 1955, in Philadelphia to Robert S. and Jane Helen Mathias Baldwin. Punkin was a Graduate of Peabody Demonstration School (USN) in 1973. Anne is survived by her daughter, Heather Wodrich of Tucson, AZ; son, Justin (Jodie) Wodrich of San Jose, CA; father, Robert S. Baldwin of Nashville, TN; brothers, David M. Baldwin of Nashville, TN and Dr. Dick Baldwin of Douglasville, GA; and one grandchild. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jane M. Baldwin, and two nephews. Her "Celebration of Life" was held in Flagstaff, AZ on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. There was many family and friends in attendance that spoke of the many happy times that they shared. Anne was an avid hiker, backpacker, bicyclist, fly-fisher, and snow-skier. She was a longtime resident of Flagstaff, having moved there in 1986. She was a special education teacher at DeMiguel Elementary School for 22 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite children's charity or to the Safe Haven Family Shelter in Nashville. She will always be in our hearts and truly missed by all of her family and friends. We Love You Anne!!! Please send condolences to the family at condolences@LozanosFlagstaffMortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 928-774-1467.

(Published in The Tennessean on July 12, 2001)

Anne — R.L. Wodrich. [Group Sheet]

S.L. married J.F. Pirnia [Group Sheet]

H. — M.K. Craft. [Group Sheet]

P.S. — K.L. Thomason. [Group Sheet]

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Mr. Timothy 'Timmy' Clifford Baldwin, age 21, of Douglasville, GA, died Wednesday, September 8, 2004. He was born October 26, 1982 in Lithia Springs, GA. Timmy was a senior at the University of Georgia where he was majoring in speech communications and journalism. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Timmy graduated with honors from Douglas County High School in 2001. He was an avid golfer and as a member of the varsity golf team won several individual awards. He was very active at St. Theresa Catholic Church where he taught CCD classes. Tim was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward J. Shea; his paternal grandmother, Jane M. Baldwin; and his brother, Weston M Baldwin. He is survived by father, Dr. Ricahrd L. and Donna Baldwin, Douglasville, GA; mother, Mary Jane Shea Baldwin and partner Dr. Linda D. Ford, Douglasville, GA; brother, Patrick Shea Baldwin, Douglasville, GA; sister, Betsy Hartlee Baldwin, Douglasville, GA; other siblings: Nikki Ford, Douglasville, GA; Connie Schofield, Douglasville, GA; Christi McLendon, Douglasville, GA; godmother, Kathy C. Powell, Douglasville, GA; Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Baldwin, Nashville, TN; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Imogene C. Shea, Nashville, TN; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Partridge, Thomaston, GA; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ford, Austell, GA; 6 aunts; 7 uncles, many cousins, and 5 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, September 12, 2004 from 3:00-8:00 pm. There will be a Rosary prayer service Sunday at 7:00pm with Father Ricahrd Tibbetts, officiating. The funeral service will be on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Lithia Springs, GA with Father Linus DeSantis, officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, c/o Bank of America, 1529 Holcombe Bride Road, Roswell, GA 30076. These donations will be used toward a charity event put on in memory of Timmy. Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home. Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on September 11, 2004)

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WESTON MATHIAS BALDWIN, 8-year-old son of Richard L. Baldwin of Douglasville and Mona Hart Baldwin of Atlanta, died Saturday. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven.

(Published in The Atlanta Constitution on February 19, 2001)

L.T. — C. Lam. [Group Sheet]

J.R. married J.E. Taylor [Group Sheet]

H.A. — . Gray. [Group Sheet]