Ronald “Big Ron” Lee Baldwin, 53, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born in Junction City, Kansas on June 9, 1967. Ron was a bright shining light wherever he went and was affectionately called everyone’s Teddy Bear. He never knew a stranger and was always nice to anyone. He didn’t care what anyone thought of him. Even through everything life threw at him he smiled through it all and still appreciated life so much. He was always happy and willing to do anything for anyone. He will be missed by so many people.
He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel R. Baldwin; brother-in-law, Paul Miesner; and his grandfather, Don Bartell.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Dorothy Baldwin; siblings, Robert Baldwin, Lisa Miesner and Scott (Lynn) Baldwin; nieces, Curleena (Kenny) Smith, Kayla Baldwin and Jodie Baldwin; nephews, Duncan Miesner and Travis (Bridgett) Miesner; 2 great-nieces; 3 great-nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Ron’s life will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home (411 Fairdale Road). The family will accept guests for visiting prior to the service from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the funeral home.