Neil J Baudin

Neil J. Baudin was born May 15, 1935 to Curley J. Baudin and Mary Alice (Brumfield) Baudin in Alexandria, LA. Neil moved to Ocala and graduated from Ocala High School in 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim, and wife Kay of 28 years. He is survived by his wife Nancy Hartline Priest, daughter Lisa B. Davis and son Brett C. Baudin (Pat) and sister Louise B. Kenney. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by step- daughters Judy Winkler (Gary), Karen Robinson (David), 4 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great grandchildren. Neil attended The University of Florida for 1 year and graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL in 1959 with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Chemistry. In 1960, Neil worked in the space industry at Cape Kennedy for 11 years as a Technical Writer on the Mercury and Apollo programs. He later returned to school in 1970 at Northeast Louisiana University and received a B.S. in Pharmacy. He moved back to Ocala with his family where he practiced pharmacy at Bitting’s Drugs and Eckerd Drugs. Neil married a very dear friend, Nancy, in 2000 and they enjoyed a summer home in the North Carolina mountains for 17 years. They both loved to travel in the US and visited Mexico, Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey. Neil also loved to fish and play golf and he greatly enjoyed following many collegiate sports. A Visitation will be held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024 followed by a funeral Mass in honor of Neil at 12:00 p.m. with burial following at Highland Memorial Park. Friends and family are invited for a meal together at 2:30 p.m. at the church Community Center. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Brother’s Keeper Ministry at 5 SE 17th Street, Ocala, Florida 34471. Neil’s kindness, devotion, and warm presence will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved him.

Neil J Baudin

May 15, 1935 - October 18, 2024