ROCKINGHAM — Gerald Baucom, 84, of Rockingham passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at his home.
He was born Dec. 1, 1936 in Kenbridge, Virginia, a son of the late Herman Wilson and Buna Clem Baucom.
Mr. Baucom retired from Clark Equipment. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, Pittsburgh Steelers and attending Richmond Raider football games.
He was preceded in death by grandchildren Matthew & Michael Baucom and Brittney Rene Baucom, sisters Nancy, Lydia, Anna, Alice and Barbara Kay, brothers Herman, Jr,. and James.
Surviving, his wife of 63 years, Martha Baucom; his children, Pamela B. Thomas (Ralph), Roger Baucom (Mitzi) and Keith Baucom (Kitty); a brother, Harry Baucom; grandchildren, Heather Rivers (Jason), Garrett Lee (Chasity), Ashlee McQueen (Steven), Brandi Cook (Jake), Ethan Baucom and Brett Baucom; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham with the Rev. Darwin Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Northam Cemetery Extension.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham.
Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes, 200 Vesey St. 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281.
The family would like to say thank you Dr. Geoffrey G. White, Dr. Ellen Willard, Dr. Sarah Lawrence and Dr. Luiz Nascimento and his staff.
Due to rise in COVID-19 cases, please wear a face covering and continue social distancing.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving Baucom family.
