Claude Milton Baldo, Jr.

Claude Milton Baldo, Jr., age 71, of Semmes, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Claude was born May 20, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama to Frances Lorrine Braswell Baldo and Claude Milton Baldo, Sr..

Claude is survived by his children, Paul Sims, Debra Freeman, Kathy Silvers, and Kimberly Dunaway; sister, Diane (Michael) O'Hara; a lifelong friend, William Kinard; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Claude was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Virginia Ann Handley Baldo; his parents, Claude Milton Baldo, Sr. and Frances Lorrine Braswell Baldo; sister, Sharon Welborn; and brother, Stephen Baldo.

Claude loved fishing and camping, staying in the mountains, country music, and of course, Alabama Football. He loved his family, teaching them to be ever grateful in all situations and respectful to all people. Virginia and Claude were private, hardworking people that loved their family and neighbor.

A visitation for Claude will be held Friday, July 20, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama 36571. A funeral service will occur Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Valhalla Memorial Gardens, 8730 Sims Rd, Eight Mile, Alabama 36613.

Serving as pallbearers are William Kinard, Tommy Silvers, Donald Payne, Chase Farley, Kevin Welborn, Sean O’Hara, Mike O’Hara, and Mike Catrett.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RadneyFuneralHome-Saraland.com for the Baldo, Jr. family.