Erwin (Alex)’s Story

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I am Paula Baylot and I will tell you the story of my husband Erwin (Alex) Baylot. 


In October of 2018, Alex went to the Doctor because of ongoing headaches. We thought it wasn't important, until he threw up. He was sent for an MRI, only to discover he had Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. The deadliest form of brain cancer there is. Within 24 hours we were in Houston, TX with amazing medical team. He had a procedure done called a resection, which is an operation to remove part/or parts of the tumor. In Alex's case, 90% of the tumor was removed, however the portion not removed was located in the ganglia portion of his brain which is responsible for all communication.  Two days later, he could no longer talk or use the right side of his body. Alex was given 10-14 months to live and as of tomorrow, 12/16/2019, it will have been 14 months. Alex cannot call for help, nor use a phone, struggles to use a television remote but on a positive he understands what is being said and can follow a television program relatively well. He tires quickly with what others would assume as mundane tasks.


We are now to a point in his disease where he requires around the clock sitters and some equipment not covered by insurance. While we continue to seek treatment in the form of chemotherapy, he will eventually require another resection if strong enough. If not strong enough we will eventually move to hospice care. 


All donations will go to the care and support of Alex. Our family welcomes anything you feel called to give. 


Thank you for the love, prayers and support.


Paula Baylot

Newest Update

March 14, 2021

Journal entry by Paula Baylot —

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Erwin Alexis (Alex) Baylot, Jr. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 after a three year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Alex was 58.

 

Beloved husband and best friend of Paula Boles Baylot for almost 25 years.

 

Loving father of Nathan Baylot (Tara Temple Baylot), Lauren Brittney Carmichael (Joshua Carmichael).

 

Loving step-father to Kenneth Tackett (Natalie Wilson Tackett), Kirsten Tackett Golding (Stephen Austin Golding).

 

He was proud to be called granddaddy by Lillian Tridico, Aiden Baylot, Ethan Baylot, Brynn Carmichael, Roy Carmichael, Harold Leo Tridico III, Austin Whitman Golding, Alexis Carmichael, and Joseph Tridico.

 

Dear brother to Cynthia Vanderberry (David Vanderberry).

Step-brother to Patrick Vinzant (Kelly Vinzant), Polly Vinzant-Hopkins (Brent Hopkins).

 

Alex was a doting godfather to the daughter of his beloved niece, Angela Kurtz Tridico (Joseph Tridico). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins’ extended family and many good friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his wonderful parents, the late Dorothy Mae and Erwin Baylot, Sr. and stepmother Sylvia McGuffie Baylot.

 

He was a quiet and kind gentleman, holding to the highest integrity in his professional and family life.  A lifelong resident of Vicksburg, Alex attended Warren Central High School and later graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering and later a Masters in Civil Engineering.  He was employed at ERDC for 35 years and was proud to have received many awards and accolades, including the distinguished De Fleury award in 2019.  At the time of his diagnosis, Alex was attending the University of South Alabama to accomplish his doctorate in Systems Engineering.  He was humbled to be a deacon at Highland Baptist Church.

 

Alex and Paula enjoyed cycling, camping, reading, and traveling the world together.  Alex was above all passionate and proud of his children and grandchildren.  Alex was proud to be counted amongst many good friends and respected co-workers. He will be missed by all who knew him.

 

Family and friends may pay their respects at Highland Baptist Church on Halls Ferry road in Vicksburg on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  The family will be available from 1pm to 3pm, and a memorial service will commence at 3pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to UT Health, PO Box 1321, Houston, TX 77251-1321 to the Erwin (Alex) Baylot, Jr. Memorial Fund at our website: https://giving.uth.edu/memorial.  Please let us know if you would like updates on the research or how AI may help in the future to cure this horrible disease.

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