FRANKLIN - George Alfred Baumann went to be with the Lord at the age of 91 on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.
He was the son of the late George Emil Baumann and Naomi Pauline Baumann. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Marie Baumann, and brothers, Harold and William.
He is survived by his sister, Joan Young (Myron); brother Edmund (Carol); daughter, Sandra Ann Caldwell (John); son, Karl William (Virginia); granddaughters, Elyse Marie Caldwell and Lillian Grace Baumann; grandson, Caleb William Baumann; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baumann was a loving husband, father, and friend. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from BellSouth in 1991, after 35 years of service. He lived in Davie, Florida, prior to moving to Franklin in 1996 and was a devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
George was a lifelong car enthusiast and enjoyed collecting antique cars, caring for them, showing them, and developing strong friendships with fellow car enthusiasts. He had a strong will, but also a kind and generous heart, and will be dearly missed.
The family received friends on Sept. 7, at Macon Funeral Home. Military honors were presented by American Legion Post 108 and VFW post 7339 on Sept. 7 prior to visitation. A funeral service was held on Sept. 8 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.