Don Isaac Baughard, 81, of Mosheim, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 22, 1929, in Greeneville, and was a son of the late Isaac B. and Oda Kelton Baughard.

Mr. Baughard retired from Doughty-Stevens Furniture after 43 years of service.

Following his retirement, he worked for Ronnie Jaynes Flooring as long as his health permitted.

His family provided the following statement:

"He was an active and faithful member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, where he was serving on the church Finance Committee. He formerly held the office of church treasurer for several years, served as chairman of Home Missions of the church, and for several years was a church trustee.

"Don received his life membership in Mosheim Lodge No. 463, F&AM, on Jan. 1, 2001, after 50 years of membership.

"He was also a member of Mosheim Chapter No. 292, Order of Eastern Star, for more than 50 years.

"He was a charter member of Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, having served as club treasurer for many years. He had served on the Ruritan board of directors.

"He was such a kind, giving, caring, and loving husband, father, grandfather and a playmate to his great-grandchildren and was known for his devotion and dedication to his family.

"His love of God was exemplified through his dedication to his church, community, needy children and also through his visitation to his friends in the nursing homes, hospitals, or to those who are shut-in at home.

"Don was a true gentleman and had genuine kindness and thoughtfulness for others. He also loved and enjoyed the family farm, sports and watching his 'grandboys' play ball. Don himself was known for his talent as a quarterback during his high school career and was drafted to go pro but, again, dedication to family came first.

"Don's friendliness and warm spirit will be missed by all who knew him, however, he leaves behind many wonderful memories and a fine Christian example."

Survivors include his wife of 62 years: Pansy Wilhoit Baughard; one daughter and son-in-law: Diane and Bob Percell of Mosheim; one granddaughter and her husband: Amber (Percell) and Brent Potter of Mosheim; three great-grandsons: Braxton Potter, Grayson Potter, and Keatton Potter; two stepgrandsons and their spouses: Mark and Karen Percell and Clark and Missy Percell, all of Knoxville; six step-great-grandchildren: Jake Percell, Nick Percell, Zack Percell, Chad Davenport, Morgan Davenport, and Madison Percell; a special nephew and his wife: Lloyd and Barbara Bowers of Knoxville; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Guy and Hope Wilhoit and Wanda Lea Wilhoit and their families; a host of neighbors and friends, including longtime special friends: Ed Dunn, Buddy Swecker, Billy Swecker, and Vernon Holland.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; a sister: Trula Mae Baughard Bowers; and a brother: Emory Baughard.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Richard Long and the Rev. Roger Crim will officiate.

Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Oral Baughard, Reece Baughard, Joe Hickerson, Robbie Ramsey, Doug Finchum, Charles Cobble, Mike Davenport, Carl Davenport, Ronnie Jaynes, and Jackie Hartman.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Wesley Bible Class of Mount Pleasant UM Church, the Mosheim Masonic Lodge No. 463, Mosheim Chapter No. 292, the Order of Eastern Star, the Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, the members of the class of 1948 of Greeneville High School, his friends and the dealers of the Greeneville Antique Market, Dr. Dharmen Patel, Dr. Rodney Holladay, Dr. Steven Prince, Dr. James R. McKinney, and the nurses and staff of 4-West at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.