IN MEMORY OF:

August James Baldy November 24, 1911 - March 23, 2003 (age 91)

He retired in 1976 after 36 years of service as a machinist with the McJunnkin Corp.  He graduated from St. Bernards High School in Corning, Ohio, and moved to West Virginia to work the coal mines in the Campbells Creek/Point Lick area.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral for over 70 years. "Augie" or "Aug", as he was called by his family and friends was born November 24, 1911, in Rendville, Ohio.  He was the third of six sons born to August M. and Mary Ann Thomas Baldy. He was peceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Marieda McDougal; and three brothers, John, Joseph and Francis Baldy of Ohio.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving children and their spouses, Doug and Mary Baldy of Pittsford, N.Y., Tom and Barbara Dery Baldy of Charleston, Paul and Barbara Baldy of Shingle Springs, California, and Mary Anne and John Young of Cross Lanes; his 13 grandchildren, Jim, Mike, Tara and David Baldy of New York, John Baldy, Lee Ann Dent, Susan Medley and Deborah Hassig of Charleston, Lori Wagg and Darin Baldy of California, Kellie, Chris and Brian Young of Cross Lanes; and 12 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brothers and sister-in-law, Pete and Martha Baldy of Bucyrus, Ohio, Paul and Peg Baldy of Pensacola, Florida, Christine Baldy of Columbus, Ohio, Jo Anne Cunningham of Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank Dr. Jack Kinder for the loving care he gave Dad, Dr. Sandra Elliott for that special touch she had with him; his special friends, Connie, Michelle and Mary from Gentiva Health, and the caring staff of Hubbard House.  Donations may be made in his memory to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Grandpa, you will be forever loved and missed by us all, but we will meet again.

Angels When you were born, an angel smiled, As you became a child, an angel sat on your shoulder When you became an adult, an angel held your hand As you grew old, an angel walked down the road with you, And, when you died, another angel got their wings. --Unknown

My favorite quotes & memories: - Goodnight ...don't let the bed bugs bite....Bite 'em back Baldy! - Whoever eats the fastest gets the most! - Sunday pancakes....what a tradition..I hope everyone continues this on their own way!

Love never disappears for death is a non-event. I have merely retired to the room next door. You and I are the same; what we were for each other, we still are. Speak to me as you always have, do not use a different tone, do not be sad. Continue to laugh at what made us laugh. Smile and think of me. Life means what it has always meant. The link is not severed. Why should I be out of your soul if I am out of your sight? I will wait for you, I am not here, but just on the other side of this path.  You see, all is well. -St. Augustine

I took his hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free. -Authur unknown

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