Kelly Gene Bauman

Kelly Gene Bauman, 58, of Eastridge, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Kelly was a lifelong, self-taught cook who enjoyed preparing large meals for his church and family. Also, he loved his job of cooking for his residents at Life Care of Ooltewah. Kelly faithfully attended Action Church in East Ridge.

Kelly was born September 2, 1966, to Phillip Bauman and Janice Lowe. He is preceded in death by his mother, Janice Lowe.

Left to cherish his memories are his father, Phillip Bauman; wife, Christian Bauman; stepchildren, Jordan, of East Ridge, Bryan, of Dayton, Hannah (Jake), of Crossville, TN. His heart and soul were wrapped around the fingers of his two granddaughters, Eden and Liberty Mitchem, of Cleveland, TN; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary & Phillip Guffey; mother-in-law, Regena McGuire.

Services will be held, Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Action Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road, East Ridge, TN with Pastor Daniel Beard and Pastor Mary Guffey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Action Church food pantry. https://action.church/