Billie Gustus Baldridge

Published on Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:39 AM MST

Billie Gustus Baldridge

Billie Gustus Baldridge, 81, of Duncan passed away at home surrounded by his family Nov. 11, 2009.

Billie was born to Ed Baldridge and Alma Seay on Jan. 9, 1928, in Bearden, Okla. Billie served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and he received the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupational Medal.

After the war Billie married the love of his life, Pauline Marie, on April 13, 1958, in Las Vegas.

He worked in the construction business, supporting his family, and was involved in the Teamster Local 83 and Boy Scouts. He loved to help other people, go camping, fishing, hunting, feed the quails and birds, gardening and driving around town. Billie retired from the teamsters in 1988, celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary in 2008 and also was proud that he completed a construction job at 78 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Gary Baldrgidge, Katherine (Sue) Marie Stacey, Michael Lee Baldridge, Patsy Ann Dixon and Billie Ed Baldridge; his brother, Roy Lee Baldridge; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Eddie Baldridge, Florence Baldridge, Paul Baldridge and Orin Baldridge; and his daughter, Kathy Baldridge.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Duncan with a viewing one hour prior also at the church. Interment will follow at the Duncan Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Caldwell Funeral Chapel.

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Leonard Strom wrote on Nov 16, 2009 8:04 AM:

" My condolences to the Baldridge family. May the Lord be with you in your time of need.Patsy and Michael, I don't know the hurt are going through but hope you seek the Lord help to get you through. I know it sounds hollow but if I can do anything for you let me know. "

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