To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven; A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

John Bauldrick, was born to the late Mary Hillard and Walter Bauldrick, in Santee, South Carolina on August 10, 1942. He was the youngest of four children. Eric Hillard, Bobby Hillard and Rose Capers.

He was educated in the Santee County Public School System where he obtained his High School Diploma. In his early years, John worked as both a School bus driver and Lifeguard.

John lived in New York for some time, before relocating to Miami, Florida. He began working at Cogdell's Mobil gas station, where he met and later married Patricia Cogdell. From this union three children were born, Flavia, Juaquin and Armand.  John also had a daughter Barbara Moorer (South Carolina) and a son John-John (New York), from a previous relationship, and later fathered his son Niko Williams.

Throughout the years, John held various jobs including Burdine's Warehouse. John loved to be in the midst of a good time, and began working at the local clubs; both the patrons and his employers loved him dearly. John had an exquisite taste for style and a debonair personality; he was truly "THE LIFE OF THE PARTY". There was one more party, John had to attend on Thursday, October 7, 2021 when our heavenly father, called him to his eternal rest.

He leaves to mourn: his wife Patricia Bauldrick , two daughters; Barbara Moorer of Georgia, Flavia Bauldrick -Miami, four sons; John-John of New York, Juaquin Bauldrick -Miami, Niko Williams (April) of Georgia, Armand Bauldrick -Miami., seven Grand kids, Jormand Bauldrick , Jamari Cox , Kedar Bauldrick , Kaden Bauldrick , Khalia Bauldrick , Nyla Williams , Nia Williams and Addisyn Williams . Two Special nephews; Darryl Capers and Brandon Capers and a host of sorrowing relatives and friends.