Scott Baumgardner

Mr. Scott Baumgardner of Paris TN. passed away at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN February 7,2015. His Death resulted from injuries and complications he sustained in an MVA in Henry Co. on February 5th.

Scott was a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years working on various construction projects, becoming a long haul truck driver the last 15 years of his work life.

Having to retire due to health issues, Scott finally had time to pursue his passions. He was an avid fisherman, always claiming to out fish his brothers. He loved playing cards with his friends, cooking at family and friend get togethers, and staying active in AA groups in the Tulsa, OK and West TN areas. Through counseling, experience sharing, and example setting by celebrating 23 years of sobriety, he has been able to help many people.

Graduating High School in Weaubleau, MO in 1980, Scott moved to Tulsa, OK. There he met and married the love of his life, Ethylene, where they resided until her passing in 2006. In 2010, Scott moved to West TN to be close to his family.

He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents, George and Wilma Baumgardner, Uncles and Aunts, Larry and Betty Baumgardner, Phillip and Virginia West, and Father, Charles Baumgardner. Maternal Grandparents Bill and Frances Dace, Uncle, Tom Dace, and second Father, Bobby Goff.

He is survived by his Mother, Jacquelynn Goff, Sister, Debbie Goff, and 5 brothers, Don Goff and wife Laverne, Sonny Goff and wife Gayle, Kent Baumgardner and wife Debbie, Marty Goff and wife Mitzi, and Phillip Goff. He also has many cousins, nieces and nephews who love him very much.

In lieu of flowers, to help with his final medical expenses, the family requests any donations to be made to an account set up in his name at the Regions Bank in Paris, TN.

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