James LeGrande Baldwin
August 12, 1955 - December 15, 2020
James L. Baldwin, 65, of Decatur, IL passed away December 15, 2020 at his residence. James was born in Urbana, IL, the son of James Edgar and Betty Ann (Allen) Baldwin. He is survived by his wife Jodi, son Andy, mother Betty, brother Jeff, and sisters Jana and Diana. James had earned a master’s degree in Geo Science from Purdue. He had performed as a geophysicist for Exxon and was a geologist for the Illinois EPA. He was an active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ,volunteered at the Illinois Raptor Center and was a past troop leader for Boy Scout Troop 132. He and his son had achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Private memorial service will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A visitation will be from 9:30 AM till 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Congregational United Church of Christ (firstchurchdecatur.com) or The Illinois Raptor Center (illinoisratorcenter.org). Condolences may be left to his family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com . Services will be streamed at www.funeralvue.com/login/event#42932
James L. Baldwin, 65, of Decatur, IL passed away December 15, 2020 at his residence. James was born in Urbana, IL, the son of James Edgar and Betty Ann (Allen) Baldwin. He is survived by his wife Jodi, son Andy, mother Betty, brother... View Obituary & Service Information