James Allen Baughan, 90, of Blackstone, VA, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Doris Lewis Baughan; son, Richard Allen Baughan; parents, Roger McKinley and Estelle Driggs Baughan; and his brother, Maury “Pete” Baughan. James is survived by three children, Brenda B. Bryant of Blackstone, Ronald M. Baughan (Kay) of Crewe, and Deborah B. Borum of Blackstone; daughter-in-law, Kaye Baughan of Dillwyn; 10 grandchildren, Lee Bryant, Deana Boyles, David Amburn (Tricia), Danielle Edwards (Jamie), Shannon Edwards (Kynan), Stacey Baughan, Dakota Baughan (Bethany), Ryan Borum (Katie), Fletcher Borum (Dana) and Tyler Borum (Caroline); 20 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; and a sister, Eva Baughan Clevinger.
James was a well-known and longtime insurance agent for several companies and retired with American General.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 P.M. at the Blackstone Chapel of the Joseph McMillian Funeral Homes, 1826 Cox Rd., Blackstone, VA 23824. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2 P.M. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com
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