William Thomas Baines, 79 of Eden, NC passed on Friday, May 2, 2025. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Memorial Service will beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Military Honors.
William T. Baines or “Book” as he was known departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2025. “Book” was the son of the late Leroy Baines and Beatrice Scales Smith was born on December 24, 1945 in Draper (now Eden, NC). He attended Rockingham County Public Schools and Booker T. Washington High School.
Established employment history, he worked for John Smith Construction Company during his early years. While working at various other jobs, he became an entrepreneur, establishing his own business, West Fork Body Shop. During his pastime he enjoyed the outdoors, he was an excellent marksman, hunter and fishman. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lavern Cole and brother, James Purcell “Tippy”.
Although Book is gone, he will live in our hearts forever. He is survived by sons; Tommy Baines and Terrance Baines of Danville, VA., Travis Baines of Savannah, GA and Anrae Meadows of Eden, NC and a host of grandchildren. One sister; Diane Broadnax of Richmond, VA and six brothers; Edward “Buddy” Purcell (Norman), Micheal Smith all of Eden, NC, Warren “Mack” Purcell of Dallas, TX, Curtiss Purcell (Lottie), Thurman Smith (Beth) all of Reidsville, NC, Jerome Purcell of Greensboro, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
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