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Larry Bauman Obituary
Dr. Larry A. Bauman, 90, of Evans, Georgia, formerly of Atlanta, entered into rest on August 9, 2021.
Dr. Bauman was born in Nashville, TN to Sue McQuiddy and Lawrence Bauman. He was a retired Methodist Minister in the North Georgia Conference.
He was a graduate of the Baylor School, Duke University and The Candler School of Theology at Emory University where he earned his Masters and a Doctorate of Sacred Theology. While at Candler, he met and married the love of his life, Martha Davis, on August 11, 1953.
Dr. Bauman faithfully served churches at Apison, Buchanan, Celanise, Eatonton, St. Paul (Gainesville), Carrollton, Glenn Memorial and Athens. He also served in the North Georgia Conference Cabinet as District Superintendent for the Atlanta-Decatur Oxford and Dalton Districts. Larry and Martha made countless lifelong friends at every appointment. After retirement, Dr. Bauman continued to minister whenever he was asked and he remained a faithful member of Glenn Memorial Church with the honorary title of Pastor Emeritus.
He loved being at all family events and particularly enjoyed each of his grandchildren. He and Martha traveled extensively. He was active in the Georgia Senior Golf Association. He played many rounds with his fellow retired Preachers Golf Association, known as "PGA" friends. They enjoyed and often entertained at their second home in the North Georgia Mountains.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Barbara Gill, and his wife, Martha. He is survived by three children, Dr. Larry A. Bauman Jr. (Beth), Cecil Davis Bauman (Jennifer) and Ann Bauman Porterfield (Greg), eight grandchildren, Russell, Austin, Reid, Blair, Brad, Sarah, Jeff and David, two great-grandsons, Lucas and Evan and brother-in-law, Judge E. Purnell Davis (Babs) of Warrenton, GA.
Larry was a kind and gentle man who lived his life in humble servitude to the Lord. Even in his failing years he never spoke an angry word or expressed any frustration with his age or health. He looked forward to a most joyous reunion with his beloved Martha.
Services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, 1660 N. Decatur Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 with Rev. Susannah Davis, Rev. Greg Porterfield and Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating and followed by a private interment. The service will also be livestreamed by accessing glennumc.org/sunday-services. The family requests that strict masking and distancing protocols be followed to protect all attendees. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glenn Memorial UMC, Warrenton UMC or the charity of your choice.
Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, GA is honored to serve the family of Dr. Larry A. Bauman. Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook.
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Anne Gilbert
August 5, 2023
I still fondly remember Dr. Bauman from the time he and my mother, Jackie Souder, were in Windsor House at Brandon Wilde. I always enjoyed speaking with him, his friendliness, his smile, and kindness.
Anne Gilbert
Creede Hinshaw
August 30, 2021
Larry was my pastor while I was at Candler School of Theology. He also taught a class on preaching. I still treasure his thoughtful sermons and remember wise counsel in his preaching class. He was a role model for many of us. I am grateful for the influence he had and has on my life and ministry. Watching him weekly at Glenn taught me much about presiding at worship. Thank you, Lord, for your faithful servant.
Anne Gilbert
August 13, 2021
My mother, Jackie Souder, moved to Windsor House several months ago. I had opportunities to visit with your daddy almost every time I visited Mother. Often he sat in the common area and I stopped and said hello. He was just so kind and friendly and he always looked so nice . One Sunday afternoon I saw him wearing his jacket and asked if he had been somewhere. He told me no but that he was going to dinner. I loved that he enjoyed looking nice.
When I 1st met him, I asked what kind of medicine he practiced. He told me he was a pastor, and I told him that was even better and he said he thinks so. I will miss his sweet presence there and so will my mother.
Thomas P Glanton
August 12, 2021
The Bauman family has been more than important to the Glanton family over the years.
My dear friend, Pastor Larry Bauman, arrived with his family at the Carrollton, GA First Methodist Church in 1968 when the Glantons started our residency there as well. Since Martha´s passing preceded Larry´s by a few years, I once again have the privilege of representing the Glantons at Larry´s Memorial Service on August 13. Seeing their children on both Memorial Service occasions fills me with many pleasant and life long memories of Larry and Martha and their family.
Needless to say, my life has been enriched by these memories over the years.
May God bless the Bauman family always!
Tom Glanton
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