Loren Baughman, 64, of Great Mills, MD passed away April 27, 2009 at his residence.

Born September 15, 1944 in Morgantown, WV, Loren was the son of the late Raymond Guy and Ruth Christine Baughman. Loren was a resident of St. Mary's County for the last 29 years. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Brenda J. Baughman of Great Mills, MD, and his long time companion Mary Fowkes.

He is also survived by his brothers Bradley & Connie Baughman of Dresden, NY, Daryl Baughman of Annapolis, MD, Neal & Elsa Baughman of Stafford, VA, sisters Dixie & Roger Ward of Penn Yan, NY, Nina Hurlburt of Penn Yan, NY, Babe Snell of Hammondsport, NY, Ardell Volpe of Savannah, GA, Lynne & Ronald Bonavita of Hollywood, FL, Resa & William Kjar of Fredericksburg, VA., his ex-wife MaryAnn Baughman of California, MD, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother Joel Baughman of Oklahoma City, OK and his sister Ella Kimbrell of Phoenix, AZ.

Loren made the Navy his career and was a Vietnam Veteran who retired as a Yeoman Chief Petty Officer in 1985. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93, Lexington Park, MD, the FOP Lodge #7, Great Mills, MD, and previously affiliated with the Patuxent Moose Lodge #2393, Hollywood, MD.

Loren was a passionate Boston Red Sox and Buffalo Bills fan who also enjoyed playing cards, shooting darts, shuffle board bowling, playing softball and umpiring for the ladies Over 30 League in St. Mary's county.

Loren made life enjoyable and entertaining for his family and friends with his exceptional sense of humor. He will be remembered as a loyal friend to all he came in contact with throughout the years.

Familly will receive friends on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. by Reverend Joseph Dobson.

Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ernest Bernich, Charles Hines, Chris Mast, Edward Ruskowsky, James Yeatman and Danny Price.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home P.A., Leonardtown, MD.