Glenn C Baugh

Glenn was born on December 14, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Paul and Anna (Gagel) Baugh. He was preceded in death by his siblings Ivan Baugh, Alice (Baugh) Brandon, and Linda Cantrell.

Glenn graduated from Butler High School (1964) as an accomplished basketball player and student. Graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.S. in Psychology, he was an active student on campus, serving as president of Gamma Delta Tau fraternity, a member of the Men’s Inter-Dorm Council, vice-president of the Inter-Fraternity Council, and Outstanding Greek Man (1968). Building many enduring friendships during his time at Eastern, Glenn embraced a lifelong practice of balancing hard work with a willingness to make the time to share meaningful experiences with wonderful people. He was rarely too busy to pause and enjoy music, a delicious meal, or a drink with friends and family. Glenn made it a habit to soak up the enjoyable things in life, and it was a gift to be a part of that adventure with him as a friend or family member. He was quick with a smile and a laugh, blessed with a sharp wit, and consistently demonstrated a gentle and generous spirit.

Glenn began his career in sales following university graduation, working for the Xerox Corporation as the company rapidly expanded in response to the 1959 introduction of the popular 914 Xerox copier. He spent most of his professional life traveling extensively for work, primarily in copy and printing sales. Known for his integrity, attention to detail, and ability to build excellent customer relationships, Glenn maintained many of those professional contacts well into his retirement. His work took him from Kentucky to Texas, and, in the mid-1980s, to Georgia, where he spent many happy years. The years spent with his wife, Gloria Baugh, were among his most treasured as they shared many interests and an abiding love and companionship. They regularly enjoyed watching cooking shows together and savoring Gloria’s versions of those recipes together. The two loved animals, especially those that were most in need of adoption and a loving home. He was rarely happier in the last few years than when sitting comfortably in his home with his wife next to him, a good show on tv, a house filled with the smell of a delicious comfort meal cooking, and a dog curled up on his lap.

Glenn was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, Godfather, and a trusted and loyal friend to many. He built many happy memories with his family in Kentucky, particularly precious time spent fishing with his dad. A family fish fry almost always followed those days on the water, complemented by his mom’s freshly made pies, homemade ice cream, and countless hours spent sitting around the supper table long after the plates had been cleared, telling stories, laughing, and solving the world’s problems. He modeled for his daughter, step-daughters, and Godchildren a life lived with thoughtfulness, quiet faith, common sense and intelligence, grace and forgiveness, and a dauntless optimism. As a grandfather, “Old Dad” or “Pa Baugh” was always entertained by his grandkids’ energy and loved to hear about their latest activities and sports. He once said that any day that starts with a lap full of grandkids is perfect. They were genuinely loved and celebrated by him.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Gloria (Rose) Baugh, daughter Jennifer Baugh Royer (Rob), step-daughters Vicki Shipley (Shane), Lori Ballard, and Glynna Barrett, grandchildren James and Grant and step- grandchildren Blake, Skyeler, LD (Hannah), and Krissi (Richard), step-great-grandchildren Colton, Bristol, Tatum, and Ryker. He is also survived by his sister, Patsy (Baugh) Ensminger (Bill Craigmyle), God-daughter Kristen Edwards Simmons, nieces Grace Baugh Bennett, Natalie Ensminger Wyatt, Myra Ensminger Minton and Taiya Brandon Allen, nephews David Baugh and Paul Brandon, and cousins Mary Mullaney, George Gagel (Barbara), Edward Mullaney (Maren), and Jim Baugh (Sharon).

Flowers are welcome, but if you would prefer to donate in lieu of flowers, please consider supporting your local no-kill animal shelter or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).