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Rodney Baughman Obituary

BLUE MOUND - Rodney Leo Baughman, 69, of Hacienda Heights, Calif., passed away May 3, 2011 in his home. Rodney was a 1959 graduate of Blue Mound High School. He played basketball with his twin brother, Roger, on an outstanding team. He is a Vietnam War Army veteran, serving 1966 to 1968. He worked in the commercial-residential flooring industry for 40 years and retired in 2007. He was a member of Kiwanis Club, Whittier, Calif., and served as president from 1981-82. He loved the Los Angeles Dodgers. He married Judy Roybal in 1984. Surviving are his wife; daughter, Darla (Mike) Loflin; grandson, Jordan; stepson, Michael (Sherri) Roybal; stepdaughters, Deborah (Tom) Vasich; Lisa Roybal; Susan Roybal; stepgrandsons, Robbie Sheedy, Ryan Sheedy and Christopher Sheedy; brothers, Joe (JoAnn), Elbie (Maxine), Roger (Jean); sister, Donna (Marvin) Elbert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Hershel Baughman; brothers, Richard and Paul; sister, Shirley Mintun. He was a great guy and will be missed by family and friends. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 11, 2011.

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May 16, 2011

Sending you All Peace, Love and Light at this most difficult time. Memories of Rod are fond, beloved and will live foreverin our hearts. Susan Costa-McGrew and Brooksie McCarty

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May 15, 2011

To the Baughman Family---especially to Judy and Roger:
So sorry to hear about Rodney---we had no idea he was ill---we have fond H/S memories of good times---brother Rollin was good friends with both you twins---and so was I.
Take care and know we are praying for you.

May 11, 2011

I am so sorry. I remember so clearly the way your huge family gathered at the giganic table to eat breakfast. Pancakes were the size of the large skillet that your mother used. I have many memories that will never be forgotten.I was just a young girl that is now a grandmother of 8. My name is Tracy Bankson DeClerck. Your mother babysat me . The best of memories for me. So sorry for your loss.

May 11, 2011

Sorry for your loss. I remember Rodney from BMHS and I was a year younger than Paul. God Bless - Sue (Bliler) Hale, Decatur, IL

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