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Stuart L. “Stu” Baldwin, 83, son of the late R. Stuart Baldwin and Keith L. Baldwin, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Stu graduated from Granby High School in 1964.
Stu was the devoted husband of Rebecca C. Baldwin for forty years and cherished the life they built together, blending a loving “his, hers, and ours” family. He is survived by his children: Larry Baldwin (Dana) and their children Bennett and Blake; Katie Catania (John) and their children Ava and Mia; and his youngest son, Preston Baldwin (Bethany).
From his first marriage, Stu was blessed with two additional children: daughter Laura and her sons Zach, Seth, and Tyler; and son Ray and his daughter Lexie.
Stu was preceded in death by his sister, Margeret. He is survived by his brothers, James Baldwin (Melody) and Caperton Baldwin (Jolene), and his sister, Mary Cary Graham (Rick), along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
Stu lived a life full of passion and camaraderie. He played rugby with the Norfolk City Blues in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1980, he co-founded the well-known surf fishing team, SCABS, which continues to compete today. A dedicated angler, Stu joined the Great Bridge Fishermen in 2000 and served as president from 2003 to 2005. After moving to North Carolina, he helped establish the Outer Banks Anglers Club in Kitty Hawk in 2008 and proudly served as its first president.
A celebration of Stu’s life will be held at the Kitty Hawk Pier, where he served as manager, living out his passion, on April 12, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. for a sunrise celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation to St. Jude be considered.
Stu will be remembered for his love of family, his leadership, and the lasting friendships he built through his many passions. His legacy lives on in the stories shared, the traditions continued, and the many lives he touched along the way.
Please leave a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.