Baugher, George

George Baugher, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

nGeorge is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, David Baugher of Athens & Michael (Joseph Lexa) Baugher of Palm Springs, CA; and a daughter Libby of Athens; one grandson, Matteo Lexa; two brothers, Russell (Connie) Baugher, Harold (Peggy) Baugher, Jr. both of Greenview; and two sisters, Annabelle Wood and Norma (Herman) Cramer.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Orville; and a nephew, Danny. He was born January 24, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Harold and Ruth Kern Baugher.

George married Carol Wasilewski on November 10, 1956.

George worked at Baugher Implement in Greenview for over 60 years starting at the age of 17 and later became owner.

He served in the U.S. Army for two years during the same time period with Elvis Presley.

George enjoyed the rural life, sports, and gardening. He was an avid Chicago Bears, Boston Red Sox, and Celtics fan.

Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 until 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Funeral services will held at the Athens Christian Church at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 20, 2012.

Rev. Chance Newingham officiating.

Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the St. Judes Children’s Hospital.