Dennis Baughman Jr.

Dennis “DJ” Neal Baughman Jr. of Norwood, Missouri departed from this Earth on August 3rd, 2021, with his wife by his side. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois on July 28th, 1967, to Dennis Baughman Sr. and Denise (Hill) Baughman. He joined the US Air Force in 1989 and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base, AZ. While in the Air Force, he deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. For his service, he received many awards and acquired the rank of Senior Airman.

After the Air Force, he worked odd jobs until he realized his passion was to be a truck driver. He loved driving his semi-truck all over the United States. You could put him in any vehicle and he could drive it. His dream was to visit the last two states he was unable to drive through--Hawaii and Alaska.

In December of 2006, he met the love of his life Mindy Sue Davis. On October 31st, 2008 they were united in marriage at the courthouse in Harrison, Arkansas. DJ had a tough exterior but was a big kid at heart. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

On July 19th, 2010, DJ and Mindy welcomed a baby boy into the world named Hunter Peyton Baughman. Hunter was due on DJ’s birthday but of course Hunter had other plans. Hunter was his pride and joy. They would play video games together and tinker with things around the house.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 12 years Mindy Baughman and son Hunter Baughman. He is also survived by his father Dennis Baughman Sr., sister Teresa Baughman Byrd, nephews - Jacob Baughman and James Schlechter along with many other nieces and nephews. Dennis was proceeded in death by his mother Denise “Frankie” Baughman and sister Jennifer Brown.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church Religious Center, 4706 Cottengim Rd, Macomb, MO 65702. The interment service and military honors for Dennis will be held on Friday, August 27th at 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S Southwood Rd, Springfield MO 65804.  Cards and condolences can be sent to: Mindy and Hunter Baughman, PO Box 44, Norwood MO 65717.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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