Former U.S Air Force Pilot, Jackson Baugh Jr., Dies at 90

Jackson Baugh Jr. is An accomplished business leader, former U.S. Air Force pilot, and former North Carolina state, legislator.

Phillip Jackson Baugh Jr., Former Trustee Chair Passes Away At 90

Jack Baugh was a former head of the Duke University Board of Trustees and a Duke alumnus, passed away on September 10 at the age of 90. Vincent E. Price, the president of Duke University, praised Jack Baugh as a “leader of extraordinary energy and inventiveness.” As the Duke University Health System was developing, he fought for the hospital.

Due in large part to Jack Baugh’s vision and leadership, Duke Health is now recognized as a leader in clinical care, research, and medical education. John J. Piva, who served as Duke’s senior vice president for alumni affairs and development from 1982 to 2004, described Jack as “in a word, a gentleman.” He was the most dependable and encouraging buddy. Because he decided to take charge, Duke is a better place. His family, as well as the university he adored, and I, Kathy, share his sorrow.

Jackson Baugh Jr. Age, Family, Early Life

JACKSON BAUGH was born in Charlotte on February 20, 1932.  He holds a French nationality and His zodiac sign is Pisces. He belongs to the white ethnic group.

JACKSON BAUGH JR. has prohibited the media from knowing specifics about his family, therefore there are no details available.

Jackson Baugh Jr. Wife, What about his Relationship?

BAUGH JR. was meeting and marrying (in 1953) his loving first wife of 31 years, Patricia Jeanne Meyers.

They were blessed with four children Kim, Lisa, Philip, and Patricia.

Jackson Baugh Jr. Career, What was his profession?

Baugh served in both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly, as a member of the House of Representatives representing Mecklenburg County, 1966-68, and as a senator from 1971-73. He began his career in the family cotton company and created numerous mills of his own. In 1964 he consolidated three family firms into P. J. Baugh Industries, of which he became president and CEO.

A committed Duke alumnus, Baugh served the university in several leadership roles over the years. He sat on the Board of Visitors for both the Fuqua School of Business and the Pratt School of Engineering. He also served on the Engineering Development Committee, the Engineering Dean’s Council, and the President’s Associates, and led the Arts & Sciences Dean’s Council. From 1971-72 he was the president of the Duke University National Council, which eventually became the Duke Alumni Association.

As a trustee, he chaired the Institutional Advancement Committee. A keen equestrian, Baugh acquired an interest in horse breeding. He owned a farm in Charlotte but chose in 1971 to move to Kentucky, where he already owned the 862-acre Almahurst Farm. In 1972, Almahurst was the breeder of two world champions. Baugh served as president of the American Trotting Association and sat on the Kentucky Harness Racing Commission.

In Kentucky, Baugh was connected with Transylvania University in Lexington, was elected to the Board of Curators, and made chair in 1974. Transylvania University later recognized Baugh with an honorary degree.

How much is Jackson Baugh Jr. Net Worth?

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Which school and college did he go to?

JACKSON BAUGH JR. was graduating from Duke University in 1954. After his graduation from Duke, Jack was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve.  He earned his AB degree in psychology from Duke in 1954 and completed the pre-med requirements.

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