Earl Edwin Baugh, 64 of Middleburg died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Baugh had been a resident of Middleburg since 1985 having previously lived in California. He retired from the US Navy after 21 years of service and most recently retired as a truck driver after over 20 years of employment. His family describes Mr. Baugh as a simple man who loved to read, travel, and being involved in the lives of his family.

Survivors include his four sons, Jonathan, Jason, Martin and Trevor Baugh, 4 daughters, Lori Ross, Kristina Bockover, Heather (Eddie) Flow and Megan Baugh, four brothers, Miles Bradford, Mark Baugh, Phillip Baugh and Steve Baugh, two sisters Faye Griffin and Martha Wallace, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, and the mother of 4 of his children, Lorri Baugh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Baugh in 1977.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Chapel of Russell Haven of Rest with burial to follow in Jacksonville National Cemetery at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to: American Diabetes Association,   8384 Baymeadows Rd Suite 10, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or at www.diabetes.org

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904-284-7720). www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com