William Baldwin (Bill), 85, passed peacefully on 1/17/2024 at Villages of Wilkes Rehabilitation Facility in Wilkesboro, NC.

Bill was born in Asheboro, NC, to Tryon and Anne Baldwin. He spent most of his life in and around Asheboro. Bill graduated  from Guilford college in Greensboro and went on to become a teacher. He taught GED at Randolph Community College in Asheboro for many years and was well-known and loved by his students. Bill also acquired a Masters of Education from NC State while he continued to teach.

Bill was a writer, with many published short stories. He was very proud of these. He loved country music and playing the guitar. He read constantly.  Friendship was important to him, and he had several close friends he kept throughout his life.

Bill had always loved the mountains of NC and, in 2012, he moved to Boone, where he loved exploring the area and forming many new friendships.

He is survived by his daughter Kathy Miller and husband Danny, also of Boone, and his son Ty Baldwin and wife Claire of Somers, NY.

Per request of Bill and family, no formal arrangements have been made.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.