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Charles Baucom Obituary

BLYTHEWOOD - A graveside service for Cmdr. Charles M. Baucom, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 59, of Blythewood, will be held on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, in Fort Jackson National Cemetery with Pastor Frank Honeycutt and the Rev. Paul Pingel officiating. Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, P.O. Box 986, Lancaster, CA 93584.

Cmdr. Baucom was born March 10, 1952, in New Orleans, LA. He was a son of the late Horace Clifford Baucom and Rosalind Windhorn Baucom. Cmdr. Baucom dedicated over 20 years of his life to the Navy, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He was proud to be a Top Gun graduate and an F-14 test pilot.

Survivors include his daughter, Brittany (Chad) Baucom Owen of Lexington, SC; brothers, Adm. Larry (Linda) Baucom of Virgina Beach, VA, Adm. David (Peggy) Baucom of Yorktown, VA. ShivesFuneralHome.com 803.754.6290

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Published by The State on May 20, 2011.

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May 25, 2011

Brittany,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father, especially at such a young age. We are lifting you up in prayer and pray for your comfort.
David and Larry, we know it is difficult to loose a sibling and pray the memories of your times together will comfort you.
Love the Hollis' family
Blythewood SC

Meg Jurisich

May 25, 2011

Dear Brittany,
Thank you again for calling to let me know about your dad.... He was a good friend to us, and I know he will be missed by many. I have a lot of awesome memories that he is a part of... Take care, and know that you are in my thoughts. I hope our paths in life cross again some day... love on you, meg jurisich

Betsy Grant

May 20, 2011

Dear Brittany, we met in New Orleans once,your. dad was a dear friend of mine at the time. You visited my shop in the French Market,I think.My deepest condolences to you and your family.Chuck was a brilliant and unusual person. He lived with great gusto. I will remember him always. Elisabeth "Betsy" Grant New Orleans, la.

Jo Ann Williams

May 20, 2011

Dear Baucom Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this difficult time and in the days ahead. I worked with your mother at the hospital, and I feel like I know you boys personally. She was so very proud of you all. May God bless.

Gaile Broom

May 20, 2011

Like our fellow Eau Claire High School classmates, I am sorry to hear of Charles' death. Many years have passed since those high school days. But the memory of Charles is unchanged. He approached every life challenge with energy and great enthusiasm. Charles achieved every untaking with much success. I enjoyed playing in the band with him as well as having many classes together. He will be in my memory always as a guy with talent, a great smile, and forever a friend.

J. Moore

May 20, 2011

To the Family of Charles Baucom,

So sorry to learn about the lost of your Dear Loved One, Charles. Please know that so many people share your grief with you to help you through this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Christ Jesus will awaken all of those who have fallen asleep in death; including your Beloved, Charles. (John 11:41-44)

Susan Wildfong

May 20, 2011

Bless you Charles, you were a good person and I know you will be in good hands now, rest in peace, Susan Wildfong

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