L. Baucom

Mr. L.A. Baucom was born April 3, 1928 to A.A. and Mary Elizabeth Bryant Baucom three miles Northeast of Kenton in Obion Co. He married Rebecca Faye Johnson Lawson on June 26, 1968. She survives. He is also survived by two sons and daughter in laws, Mark Anthony & Tammy Baucom & Michael Alan & Gina Baucom all of Kenton; two step children and their spouses, Regina Faye & Ricky Patterson of Greenfield and Avery Lynn & Terry Lawson of Kenton; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn McCall Baucom, and Levi Locke Baucom; three step grandchildren and spouses, Melissa Faye Hayes, Nicholas Ryan Lawson, and Robert Paul & Lydia Taylor all of Kenton. two step great grandchildren, Tanner Lane & Katey Beth Taylor, he is also survived by one sister Helen Erwin of Kerville Tx. Mr. Baucom was employed at the Kenton Supermarket for 20 years and then worked for EW James & Son for 25 years. He served on the Kenton Board of Aldermen for 16 years. He also served on the Sunnyside Cemetery Board for many years where he was president for 1 year, trustee for 40 years and vice president for 30 years. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club for 20 years, Lions Club Kenton President for 1 Year and member for 10 years. He was charter member of the Kenton Fire Department where he served as chief for 10 years. In 1989, he and his son, Michael earned their High School Diplomas together. Graveside service for Mr. Baucom will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton, Tennessee. Visitation for Mr. Baucom will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Kenton First Baptist Church from 5-9 p.m. Karnes and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. L.A. Baucom.