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Jerry Allan Baucom

October 2, 1937 ~ October 12, 2025

Born in: Hamlet, NC
Resided in: Jacksonville, FL

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Our beloved Jerry Allan Baucom, age 88 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love and comfort on October 12th, 2025.

Born October 2nd 1937 in Hamlet North Carolina to Judge and Ruby (Mercer) Baucom, he was known to his friends as “Midge”. Jerry lived a long and full life marked by love, kindness and a deep faith in the Lord.

In 1974 Jerry married Jackie Randall and shared 50 years of marriage filled with a tender love. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, sister Mayre (James) McDonald and brother Mike (Bonnie) Baucom. He is survived by his sister Bertha (Steve) Creed, his beloved wife Jacqueline Randall Baucom and treasured son Eric David, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Upon high school graduation from Hamlet High School in 1955, Jerry joined the Navy and served proudly for 20 years. On retirement from the Navy he completed his Associates degree and began his second career at University of North Florida. Jerry served the Lord faithfully in the Emmaus and Kairos Ministry for several years.

A wonderful, caring and happy man, Jerry was known for his gentle spirit and genuine love for others. He shared his gift of music by singing in the choir, lifting hearts with his voice and devotion, even throughout his illness. He was a devoted father who shared a beautiful and close relationship with his son Eric. Together they made countless memories that will be cherished forever.

Those who know Jerry will remember his ready smile, laughter, the sparkle in his eyes, and his love for animals and children. Jerry spread the light and love of Jesus throughout his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Jerry’s name to National Association of Veterans & Families DONATE – National Association of Veterans & Families

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  1. I met Jerry shortly before his marriage to my sister Jackie and was struck by what a nice person that he was.
    My wife Judie and I both agreed that they would make a good pair and that proved to be perfectly true as they shared 50 years together. I was saddened by his recent passing and felt like I had lost a brother. He is gone now but I will always remember his smile and gentle personality and his jove for Jackie and Eric.

    Dick Randall

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  3. Jerry was a wonderful brother growing up together. Always thoughtful of others in his words and actions in the way he lived. He had a beautiful bass voice and love to sing. I will miss him picking at me which I endure from childhood when we endeavored to play Major League Baseball with him pitching and me being the first female catcher. You’re always remembered with love.

    Beegie and Steve Creed

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  5. How can I describe what a wonderful, tender hearted brother Jerry was—although he picked at me mercilessly at times! He didn’t put up with others picking at me, tho. Except Mike, who thought it was great fun. Until he realized that I didn’t think so. One special memory of Jerry: he wanted to become a big league pitcher when he was still rather young. So he needed a catcher; that was often me. We spent many an afternoon in the back yard practicing pitching. He convinced me that if I worked hard at it, I could be the next Campanella!

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