Joseph Benton Baldwin

Joseph Benton Baldwin, 62, of Gate City passed away (September 15th, 2015) at Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. Born in Wise County, he was raised in Scott County. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Joe loved to watch westerns, to joke and cut up; and spend time with his family. He participated in tournament fishing with the Paraplegic Veterans Association. He won several trophies across the country as a result. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. "Bob" and Bernice Free Baldwin. He is survived by his sister, Annette Baldwin Farnsworth and husband Michael; one brother, Robert K. "Ricky" Baldwin and wife Pam; nieces, Lynn Doss and husband Chris, Cindy Gebreyesus and husband Yonas, Brittany Jones and husband Nathanial; nephews, Mark Austin, Kelly Baldwin, Adam Baldwin and wife Amanda; three aunts, Sharlie Houseright, Judy McCurry and Janet Cox and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7pm Friday at Scott County Funeral Home or anytime at the home of his cousin, Kelly Dean 190 Opal Drive Gate City, VA. Service will follow at 7pm with Phillip Free officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11am Saturday at M.C. Free Cemetery, Natural Tunnell, VA. Pallbearers will be Adam Baldwin, Chris Doss, Taylor Doss, Joseph Doss, Jason Dean and Tim Dockery. Those who plan to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45am.