Joseph Baugher

Mr. Joseph Samuel (Jim) Baugher Sr., 89 of Frederick, MD, passed away at his home on November 2, 2012 with family by his side.

Joseph was born on January 26, 1923 in Walkersville, MD. He was son of the late Roy Clinton and Mary Elizabeth Wilhide Baugher.

Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy (1941-1947) a World War II veteran he earned the European and Pacific Medals. After he returned home from the navy he worked at Three Springs Fisheries and later became a Painter and then a Farmer.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mabel King Baugher. In 1951, they were Dairy Farmers in Dickerson, MD before they retired in 1992.
After retiring he enjoyed reading books, jigsaw puzzles and bird watching.
Joseph is a member of American Legion - F.S.K Post 11.

They raised six children: Joseph Samuel Baugher Jr., who preceded him in death in 1994, Michael Lee Baugher and wife Terri of New York,
Charles Allen Baugher and wife Emiko of Boonsboro, Diana Jane Baugher Pearrell and husband Butch of Boonsboro, Donald James Baugher of Frederick and Linda Kay Baugher of Frederick. Also survived his 8 grandchildren: Rebecca Harty, Gregory Baugher, Jason Baugher, Jennifer Tressler, Michael Pearrell, James Pearrell, Miki Baugher and Cindi Baugher. . ,6 Great-Grandchildren: Kirsten Smith, Joe Baugher, Noah Tressler, Lily Tressler, Faith Harty and Peyton Baugher.
Also survived by his sisters Hilda Merson and Peggy Snoots and a brother Richard Baugher, and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister: Roy, Franklin, John, Martin
Baugher and Edna Dove.
Visitation will be held at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Wednesday November 7, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8pm where funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday November 8, 2012. Reverend Lloyd Fuss will officiate. Interment will follow in Glade Cemetery, Walkersville.

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