Mr. Gary Wayne Baughman

March 14, 1964 - October 10, 2015

Gary Wayne Baughman, 51, of California, Missouri, formerly of Clarksburg, MO passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Villa Marie Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on March 14, 1964 in Clarksburg, Missouri to Earle and Joan (Elliott) Baughman both of whom preceded him in death. As a child Gary was very active in Boy Scouts. In 1983, He graduated from Tipton High School and later graduated from Boonslick Area Vocational-Technical School with a certificate in Job Skills. Gary was a lifelong farmer on his family farm, worked for Milligan Farms and later was an in home caregiver to Floyd Swim of Fortuna. For a time, he worked as a Corrections Officer in the Jefferson City Correction Center. Gary was a member of Oakland Baptist Church, then a member of New Zion Baptist Church and a Board Member New Zion Cemetery for many years. Gary enjoyed watching old western TV shows, researching his genealogy, coin collecting and steam engines. For several years, he never missed attending the Russellville Steam Engine Show and the Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Show. He collected old clocks, watches and oil lamps. The Bible was very important to Gary even as his health declined he still attended bible study groups. Gary is survived by his adopted family; Kathy Bardwell and her children, Nicole Doron and Amanda Doron, their children Elijah Buschman, Danica Buschman, Amaya Baumgardner, Evan Gensler; his cousins, Brad, Bryan and Karen Elliott of Iowa and Bobby Elliott of Bunceton, his uncle Eddie Elliott also of Iowa, and numerous other relatives.