James E. Baughman

James Elton Baughman, 74, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. James was born on June 8, 1936 in Keyser, WV the son of James E. and Vera (Dean)  Baughman Sr.  He married Patricia Heffron on July 12, 1975.  He preceded her in death on July 14, 2007.  James is survived by his son, James Dean Baughman of Orlando, FL; a brother, Jack Baughman of Baltimore, MD; and a sister, Susan Lynch of Baltimore, MD.  James served our country in the United States Air Force.  He was a mechanical engineer for many years and had been a member of Rotary. Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes.  Burial of ashes will be next to his wife at a later date in New York.  Watson Funeral Home, Galesburg has been entrusted with arrangements.