James Daniel Baugh, 90, of Greensburg, passed away at 10:58 a.m. on Saturday,
December 17, 2022, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility at Columbus. He was born on
October 30, 1932, in Decatur County, the son of Robert L. and Bessie Oletha
(Owens) Baugh. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur County and graduated from
Jackson Township High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran in the 61 st Field
Artillery Battery having served during Korea. He retired from Cummins Engine
Company in 1985 after 30 years of service and continued to contract for Cummins
till 1989. He was a member of the Greensburg Eagles Lodge Post #927 and a former
member of the Greensburg American Legion Post #129. He was avid fisherman and
enjoyed his trips to Canada. He also enjoyed bird and coon hunting. Survivors
include his daughter, Julie (Bruce) Trotter of Hope; his sons, Ronald William
“Bill” Baugh of Chillicothe, Ohio and Louis E. (Teresa) Baugh of Greensburg; his
sister, Betty (Jimmy) Tutton of Columbus; his brother, Randy (Judi) Baugh of
Greensburg, Mary Baugh; his ten grandchildren and his fourteen great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Following his wishes, he
will be cremated. A memorial service with military rites will be conducted at
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home with
Rev. Frank Smith officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from
12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online
condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com