JERRY B BALDWIN

1937-2021

Jerry B. Baldwin expired on Sunday January 31, 2021 at the age of 83, in HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, Pearland, Texas. Jerry Burnett Baldwin was born June 9, 1937 in Richards, Texas. He was the seventh (7TH) child born to the union of Mr. Jeremiah (Jerry) Baldwin and Mrs. Georgia Bookman Baldwin. Jerry (J.B.) began his early childhood education in Richards, Texas. He continued his education in Houston and Fort Worth, Texas. J.B. completed his early childhood education graduating from High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Jerry went on to pursue his educational journey through higher education.

Jerry began his post-secondary education at Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a B.S degree in Industrial Education, and Educator Certifications in Automotive Technology and Driver’s Education. While pursuing his post-secondary education at Prairie View A&M University, he met and fell in love with Alma V. Lewis, the “Love of his life.”

Subsequent to graduating from Prairie View A & M University, Jerry married the “Love of his life,” Alma Vivian Lewis Baldwin in November of 1964, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Double Bayou, Texas. To this union, seven (7) years later two (2) endearing children were born.

Jerry is survived by his loving family, Arnold B. Baldwin, son; Arlieta I. Baldwin Prince, (Tony), daughter; Rhoda Jackson

Tremble, goddaughter, all of Houston, Texas; Dr. Xavier D. Lewis, godson of Anahuac, Texas. Floyd Baldwin, brother; and Lois J. Baldwin Rison, sister both of Houston, Texas. Sister-in-laws; Ida M. Lewis Ashford; Cordell Green Lewis; and Beverly F. Douglas Lewis, all of Houston, Texas. Aunt-in-law; Elga O. Jackson of Anahuac, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Jerry B. Baldwin Family will host a Visitation from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday March 5, 2021, Fountain of Praise, 13950 Hillcroft Ave., Houston, Texas 77085. The Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday March 6, 2021, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2600 Holman Street, Houston, Texas 77004, with Livestream: https:// trinityhtx.online.church/. Interment services following at Martha Godfrey Cemetery, 338 Church Road, Double Bayou, TX 77514 (Anahuac), with graveside viewing from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM.