Cecil D. Baughman
AGE: 83 • Hammonton
Passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Hammonton Center. Born in Eldred, PA., he was a longtime resident of the Lower Bank and Weedville, PA before moving back to New Jersey.
He was a graduate of Clarion High School in Clarion, PA and received a Master Gardener's degree from Penn State. Cecil proudly and honorably served in the US Navy for over twenty years where he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and was a decorated veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Cecil was awarded numerous medals and commendations for his service. He was a member the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in DuBois, PA.
After his retirement from the Navy, he worked at Atlantic Community College in Mays Landing. Cecil was an officer in numerous agricultural organizations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He was an accomplished gardener and thoroughly enjoyed horticulture. Cecil tackled every obstacle with determination, grace and patience. He always did what needed to be done and never complained, no matter how hard or difficult the task. A man of few words, he always had a great sense of humor and loved his family.
Cecil was predeceased by his parents, Alford and Muriel Baughman; his two brothers, Robert Baughman and Ernest Baughman; and his sister, Eleanor Craig. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Ronnie (Lorraine) Baughman (Downing); his step-son, Michael Downing (Karen); six grandchildren, Tristan, Courtney , Blair, Benjamin, Daniel, and Jeanne Cochrane (Dan) his brother, William Baughman (Donna); and his sister, JoAnn Yeager (Robert), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was also devoted to his German Shepherd, Molly.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third Street in Hammonton, where funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private.
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Rarely will a quit mans life be so loud and bold.As a stone in a calm lake his life created may ripples that positively made a difference in everyone,in memories he lives on!
James Fraleigh
January 31, 2014
Although technically he was my grandfather, Cecil was always a Dad to me, as I lived with my grandparents and they were as wonderful any any "parents" could have been. Cecil filled the role of my Father in helping to raise me and provide a great home and a father's guidance. He was a loving and good-humored, quiet and calm person, a blessing to me as a child, and as an adult to both me and my husband, sons, and grandson Donovan - we will dearly love and be grateful to Cecil always, and to wonderful Ronnie also, for the blessing she too became in Cecil's and in our lives. Our hearts & prayers are with her today and every day.
Jeanne Corcoran
January 27, 2014
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