William Jeremy Baughan

NAGS HEAD, N.C. – William Jeremy Baughan, known as Billy, passed away on August 14, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 50 years old.

Billy was the beloved son of Michele Baughan Robbins and Perry Robbins. He is survived by his cherished daughter, Michaela Baughan; his sister, Jodi Robbins; and his brother, Adam Robbins. He was the grandson of Alvin and Ruth Wishneff and Robert and Lenora Baughan, and is also lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Billy attended Kempsville High School before relocating to the Outer Banks, a place he came to love and call home. He proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) with squadrons VF-143 and VF-11. After his service, he worked briefly for Northrop Grumman before following his entrepreneurial spirit to open his own business, B and B Tile.

Billy later completed his associate degree in information technology from Strayer University, a milestone he was proud to achieve.

A devoted father, Billy never missed one of Michaela’s baseball games and was always on the sidelines as her coach and biggest supporter.

He was an avid saltwater fisherman who found peace and joy on the water. Billy was also a long-standing and proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he both gave and received immense support and friendship.

Billy will be deeply missed for his loyalty, humor, and the love he had for his family and community.