Patrick Baucom

Patrick Baucom, age 78, was born on June 10, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois and passed away November 29, 2025. His family later moved to Lapeer, Michigan, where he grew up. Pat earned an associate's degree from Tulsa Junior College after graduating from Lapeer High School.

Pat proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 36 years, a period of his life for which he held great pride. During his time in the Air Force, Patrick served as a flight engineer on the C-130 aircraft and was deployed in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom.  Following his military service, he built a career as a logistics specialist at TACOM in Warren, Michigan. He eventually retired in 2006. 

On March 20, 1971, Patrick married his wife, Billie Castleberry, in Ada, Oklahoma. Soon after their wedding, they moved to Michigan and they were married for 54 years. She was a loving and faithful wife to him throughout their marriage. 

Pat was a father to his two daughters, Jennifer Peck (Ken) and Leslie Garner (Geoff). He was also a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Ethan, Evan, Aaron, and Emerson Peck, and Grant and Leighton Garner. 

Pat is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Fred Baucom as well as his brother, James, who died in the line of duty in Vietnam.

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Patrick enjoyed a variety of hobbies that reflected his appreciation for nature and the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent a lot of time in both hobbies over the years. He also enjoyed gardening, watching old western movies and taking his motorcycle out for rides. 

Pat's memorial service will be held at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m..  Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. and will resume after the service has ended until noon.