Floyd Baughman

Floyd Franklin Baughman, age 93, of Baltimore, OH passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, April 15, 2013. Floyd was born November 16, 1919 in Outville, OH the son of Roy and Laura (Court) Baughman.

Floyd was a WWII veteran, proudly serving in the 1st Cavalry, 8th Engineers Squadron, one of the first units entering Japan, spending most of his time in the Philippines in Leyte and Luzon. He was an Operations Officer and played in a five member country band helping entertain the troops.

Floyd married Louella (Ruckman) Baughman in August of 1947, recently celebrating 65 years of marriage. His hobbies were country music and cars; a retired mechanic of over 30 years from Harter’s Garage in Thurston. In addition to his love for friends and family, his passion included annual visits to the Fairfield County Fair, attending every year since 1946 where it became a family tradition and reunion averaging 40-50 Baughman’s traveling as far as Florida and California.

He is survived by his wife, Louella. Sons, Mike (Joyce) King and Gene Baughman. Daughters, Susan Baughman, Lou Ann (Baughman) and Mike Peters. Grandchildren, Carla (Baughman) and Rob Armstrong , Michelle (King) and Matt Hooks, Amanda (King) and David Atrostic, Benjamin Adam (Nicole) Peters, Matthew (Nikki) Baughman, Sara (Eric) Peters, Doug Peters, Mike (CeCe) Peters, and Tracy (Peters) Holtel. Great Grandchildren, Blake (Nicole) Conley, Rhianna, Alex, Mac, Desmond, Samuel, Daxton, Brydon, Izabel, Landon, Sophia, Hayden, Zane, Cameron, Kayla, Andrea, Stephen, Brandin, Skye, Chase; and his special Euchre partner, Brenda. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Laura Baughman; sister, Katherine; brothers, Ralph, Donald, Lewis, Harry; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends for calling hours from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 207 S Main St, Baltimore, OH 43105. Funeral service for Floyd will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Reverend Robert Tussing officiating. Burial will follow in Primitive Baptist Cemetery with Veterans Burial Rites performed by the Baltimore VFW Post 3761.

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Funeral Service

10:00 AM ,Friday, April 19, 2013
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home
207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105

Calling Hours

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Thursday, April 18, 2013
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home
207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105

Burial

Friday, April 19, 2013
Primitive Baptist Cemetery
Baltimore-Somerset Rd. Thurston, OH 43157
Notes: Following the funeral service.