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Ronald Sullivan Baumann
Knoxville, TN
Ronald Sullivan Baumann went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2018 at age 79. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and was class president at Bearden High School. He attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. While at UT Knoxville, he met and married his wife, Marti. He graduated in Dentistry from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. In 1964, Ron joined the Army and was in charge of the 536th medical dispensary in Ansbach, Germany. He was a major when he completed his service in 1968. He returned to Knoxville and began his private dental practice. He sang in the choir and worked with special needs adults at Woodlawn Christian Church. In 1980, he took his family of six to Zambia, Africa, where he spread God's word for 15 years. In 1995, Ron moved to Colorado to do mission work for Turkish World Outreach. In 2005, he returned to Knoxville, joined Laurel Church of Christ, and made several short-term mission trips to China. He also had a small antique business. Ron was very proud that he was related to Ashley and Emma Johnson, and was an honorary alumnus of Johnson University.
Ron was a huge University of Tennessee sports fan, and enjoyed being a gatekeeper at Neyland Stadium in later years. Ron did not know a stranger, and always took time to know every person he encountered. His smile and friendliness brightened many faces, and his Christian witness impacted people in Knoxville and around the world.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Anna Baumann, and sister, Barbara Mynatt. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Mobley Baumann; son, Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law, Robbie of Carrollton, Georgia; son, Russell, and daughter-in-law, Silvana of Chandler, Arizona; daughter, Susan, and son-in-law, Carl Mallette of Knoxville, Tennessee; son, Andrew, and daughter-in-law, Carey of Acworth, Georgia; sister, Jo Anne Whitt; grandchildren, Stephen, Katherine, Anna, Drew, and Alexander; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on April 12 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel on Kingston Pike. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery on April 13 at 10:00 AM for a graveside service with Dean Davis officiating. Online condolences may be received at www.rosemortuary.com.
"Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith..." Hebrews 12:1-2 NASB
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What a wonderful Christ-like gentleman Ronnie was! It was a joy to have him as my cousin. My first memory of Ronnie was when he was 3 years old riding on his rocking horse and singing "God Bless America"! He has blessed many around the world, including me.
Carol McLean Clifford
Family
April 5, 2021
We will miss that beautiful smile around our neighborhood. Our prayers are with you during this fragile and difficult time. Knowing you will be reunited in Heaven someday will give you comfort. Thinking of you. Pat,Ernie and Heather Haston
April 13, 2018
Russ,
So sorry for your loss. Did not know you were in Arizona.
Hope all is well with you. If you are ever our way please come see us.
Jim
Jim Coykendall
April 12, 2018
I will always remember Ron. He was a great man. The best family man I ever knew. I have the best memories of time I spent with the family. I am so sorry to hear the loss of Ron. I will always love the family and I think of the best memories with each of you. I will pray for each of you in the days of sorrow. Gods timing is always perfect. I love you all. Jim Sliger
Jim Sliger
April 12, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bob and Claudia (Hobby) Kennedy
Claudia Kennedy
April 12, 2018
David Derrick
April 12, 2018
Bauman family, With sincere condolences may our Father in Heaven comfort you and strengthen you during this sad time.
April 12, 2018
Ron was wonderful. The most kind hearted person. He will be missed.
Lais Leal
Friend
April 11, 2018
Carol (McLean Trent) Clifford
April 11, 2018
Such a nice guy--He and Martha made a lovely pair-- My sympathy to you, Martha, and your family.
Emma Bea Stallings
April 11, 2018
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7
April 11, 2018
Family, I don't believe words can say enough about how sorry we r for your loss. Life seems so unfair but as we all know life here is but a moment. We love you all and we will be praying for comfort and healing. Ron met so much to us ! We will miss him. Now he is ushering all of our family and loved ones to their seats at the thrown of our Lord and savior. We love love you!
Marlon and Charlene Plemons
April 11, 2018
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