Columbus Joseph Baham Jr. Obituary
The passing of Columbus Joseph Baham Jr. of Independence, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 17, 2025 at the age of 65. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Columbus Joseph Baham Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jettie Baham, and Rev. Columbus Baham, Sr.; and his grandparents, Mary Lucille and Gus Baham. He is survived by: his wife Wanda Beam Baham; his children, Jesica Baham Redden (Mark), Columbus Baham, III (Kelsey), Samule Baham (Montana) and Cindy Baham Anthony (Byrun Sr.); his grandchildren, Byrun Anthony, Jr., Columbus Baham, IV, Carley Baham, Annabell Anthony, Austen Redden, Samantha Baham, Phoenix Hembree, Wyatt Redden, Londen Baham and Alayna Polezcek; and his siblings, Debbie Oulliber (Huey, Sr.) and Andrew Baham. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory-Hammond (2000 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at the St. Roch Cemetery.