William Allen Baughman was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 11, 1944 to Moses Allen Baughman and Martha Elizabeth (Seawell) Baughman. He died on October 18, 2026 in Lawrenceville, Georgia after a brief battle with cancer.
Allen graduated from Murphy High School in DeKalb County in 1962. He lettered in football and baseball and ranked as a Cadet First Lieutenant in the ROTC program. After graduation, he attended Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering in Marietta. Afterward,he worked in the field of industrial architecture for nearly forty-five years before trading drafting pens for nine irons.
On September 20, 1962, he married Eleanor Kathleen Rudisill in Lithonia, Georgia. They had one child, William Scott Baughman, during their marriage.
He wed Beverly Ann Cavanaugh on April 29, 1972. They produced two children, Jeffery Allen Baughman and Robert Christopher Baughman, before parting ways.
Allen was steadfast in his commitment to family, caring for everyone in his orbit, especially his children. On a typical Saturday, one could find Allen on the golf course, baking a chocolate sheet cake, spending quality time with his grandchildren, or waltzing on the dance floor. He loved planning family gatherings and was known to prepare the Thanksgiving menu months in advance. He cherished staying in touch with friends throughout the years and attended many get-togethers, including a recent 60th high school class reunion.
Mr. Baughman was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Barbara Ann Baughman; his aunt, Iris Dolores Baughman; his uncle, William Scemore “Dub” Baughman; and uncle George Medicus Baughman.
He is survived by his son, William Scott Baughman (wife Rozzana) of Lewisville, Texas; son Jeffery Allen Baughman of Dacula, Georgia; and son Robert Christopher Baughman (wife Amanda) of Dacula, Georgia; and grandchildren Ryan, Joshua, and Katherine Baughman.
Allen leaves a strong legacy of steadfast integrity, honesty, hard work, humor, and wisdom which will not be forgotten.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. with a prior visitation from 10:00-12:00 at Fairview Memorial Gardens located at 376 Fairview Rd., Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Arrangements are under the care of Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
