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Rex Baldwin

August 31, 1958 — June 17, 2020

Rex Baldwin was born on August 31, 1958 in Montgomery, AL. In 1969, his family relocated to Columbus, OH. Rex was a live wire, and he was a handful for his mother, but his mother made sure all her children knew the word of God and Rex knew his Bible. Rex was saved and received Christ as his Lord and Savior. Rex earned his GED, and he also had a culinary degree. Rex was a utility worker, and he was handy in many trades. He was an excellent artist; skilled with paint and pencil drawings. In his younger days, he was known for his boxing skills and working out. Rex had no children, but all of his nieces and nephews loved and honored his awesome heart to help. Rex was a helper to anyone in need, and he was the protector of the family. Rex departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Laural of Wardens Park. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Cecil and Margaret Baldwin; brother, Vernon Wilson; and sister, Vickie Baldwin. He is survived by his brothers, Errol Wilson, Mike Baldwin, Steve Baldwin, Tony Baldwin, Greg Baldwin, and Derek Baldwin; sisters, Jean Baldwin and Sabrina Baldwin-Jones; and many nieces and nephews.

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Service Schedule

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

10:00am - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service (Main Lobby)

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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Virtual Visitation

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

To attend the service remotely, please visit Rex's tribute wall and click on the post that reads "Live Webcast."

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Walk-Through Viewing

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Beginning at 1:00 pm, doors will open for a walk-through viewing with staggered admission of up to 10 people at a time. For the mutual wellness and respect of those present, all visitors are asked to wear an appropriate face covering, apply an alcohol-based hand sanitizer spray upon entry, and maintain proper distancing according to current public health guidelines. We encourage you to utilize Rex's memorial celebration wall to view his video tribute, send flowers and post an expression of sympathy and support for the family. A receptacle will also be available for on-site collection of sympathy cards and condolence letters.

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