Michael David Baugh

Michael D. Baugh lived the kind of life that leaves strong hands, full hearts, and lasting footprints behind. At 87 years old, Michael passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, but the measure of the man he was will continue to live on through the family he loved, the people he served, and the countless lives he quietly touched across Southern Indiana.

Born to the late Martha Alice (Snyder) and Thomas Saunders Baugh, II, Michael was a man built on faith, hard work, loyalty, and service. He retired from General Electric as a quality engineer, carrying with him a reputation for precision, dedication, and integrity. Yet titles and careers only told part of his story. Michael was most at home with sawdust on his boots, tools in his hands, and a project underway for someone else’s benefit.  A master woodworker with remarkable talent for carpentry, Michael spent years crafting beautiful dollhouses, cradles, rocking horses, furniture, and countless handmade treasures — not for recognition, but to give away to families and children in need. He believed a man’s worth was measured by what he gave back, and he gave generously with both his hands and his heart. He even built his own home by the sweat of his brow!

Service was woven into every chapter of his life. Michael devoted countless hours volunteering throughout Southern Indiana, always ready to help wherever there was a need. He assisted with Habitat for Humanity, volunteering to build homes for his neighbors. His deep sense of brotherhood found a home within the Masonic community, where he formed lifelong friendships through Clark, Jeffersonville, & Utica lodges, as well as the Scottish Rite NMJ.  Michael was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Charlestown, where his servant’s heart and steady faith continued to guide the way he lived his life.

Michael also carried a love for the skies. As a licensed private pilot and plane owner, he experienced the freedom and wonder of flight in ways few ever do. Through more than a decade of service with the Civil Air Patrol, he volunteered his time and skill flying rescue missions, helping others in moments of uncertainty and need. One of his cherished experiences was flying over Pearl Harbor during a visit to Hawaii — a memory that reflected both his adventurous spirit and deep appreciation for history and country.

Though capable and accomplished in so many ways, Michael’s greatest joy came from the people he loved. He treasured camping trips, travels to North Carolina and Daytona Beach, family gatherings filled with laughter, and the simple blessing of making memories with those closest to him. At the center of his world was his beloved wife of forty years, Donna Baugh, whose love and partnership were among his life’s greatest gifts.  Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He endured the heartbreaking loss of his beloved sons, Michael Baugh and Jason Wolf, carrying that grief with the quiet strength that defined him.

Left to honor and cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Donna Baugh; devoted daughter, Julie Rayborn (Darrell); caring son, Trent Wolf (Stacey); sisters Mary Lacher (Jeff) and Nancy Setzer; grandchildren: Adam Rayborn (Leslie), Lauren Rayborn (Corey), and Savannah Wolf; great-grandchildren: Daven and Emilia Rayborn; and his ever-faithful little canine companion, Chloe, the min-pin who never left his side.

He was the kind of man who showed up, worked hard, kept his word, loved deeply, and gave freely. The kind of man who built things that lasted — not only with wood and craftsmanship, but with kindness, faith, and unwavering devotion to others.  Michael’s legacy is not only in the things he made, but in the lives he strengthened, the family he loved, and the example he set for all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever respected.

According to his wishes, Michael will be cremated. Memorial visitation will be held from 2-7 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Scott Funeral Home (2515 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville).

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