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James Lee Baumgardner
7/24/1943 - 7/1/2026
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Obituary For James Lee Baumgardner
James "Jim" Lee Baumgardner, 82, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a practicing member of the Protestant faith. Jim was a 1961 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. Jim retired from a career in transportation and logistics.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Veachel Baumgardner and siblings: Mary Catherine Deal and Lawrence Baumgardner.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Ann L. Baumgardner; children: Tammy Baumgardner, Terry Baumgardner and Katie Baumgardner and brother: Tom Baumgardner.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 12:00 PM (Noon) at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, KY.
Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com.
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