Jerry L. Baldwin, age 59, Gallatin, MO, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2021, at his home. Jerry was born on Sept. 13, 1961, the son of Lee Glenn Baldwin and Juanita “Kay” (Curtis) Cecil. He was a lifelong Daviess County resident and attended Gallatin High School.
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He later attended the Law Enforc
ement Academy in St. Joseph and obtained POST Certification. On May 23, 1982, he was united in marriage to Gina Moulin in Gallatin. Jerry served on the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, Hamilton and Gallatin Police Departments and the Daviess County Ambulance as an EMT. He also worked as a dispatcher for Daviess County and was the second in command at the Hamilton Department. Jerry also served as the Chief of Security at Lake Viking. Later, he was a truck driver. He was a member of the Jamesport Masonic Lodge.
Jerry loved to fish and spend time at the coffee shop. He also liked to play guitar and sing karaoke. Jerry dirt track raced for 20 years at Winston, Jamesport, Osborn and Bethany. He was a HAM Radio operator and liked to work on cars and radios. Jerry will be dearly missed.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Daniel Cecil; half-siblings, Rita Riordan, Homer Cecil and Donnie Cecil.
Survivors include children: Martha (Wendell) Gunzenhauser of Gallatin, Emily (Shawn) Bassett of Richmond, Derrik Baldwin of Coffey, Samantha Jo Johnson of Breckenridge; grandchildren: Riley, Whitney and Austyn Dutro, and Kasen, Hartley, Quentin, Alton, Satara and Dagun Bassett; siblings Paul Baldwin of TN, Lori Baldwin of Chillicothe, Leslie Cecil (Gene Mills) of Chillicothe, Danielle (Eddie) Dutro of Gallatin, Gina Baldwin of Hamilton, Bruce (Connie) Cecil of Coffey. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stith Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. A visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday (05/28), the evening prior also at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Clear Creek Cemetery, south of Jamesport. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.