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Jimmy Wayne Baggett

Jimmy Wayne Baggett, age 65, of Rogers passed away Nov. 19, 2013. Jimmy was born Oct. 18, 1948, in Bentonville, Ark., to parents Neal Baggett and Wanda Landers. Jimmy was united in marriage to Brenda "Joyce" Slyter on April 13, 1968, in Rogers, Ark. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. He went on to work for many years as an engineer. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling in the family motorhome. He was preceded in death by his parents; as well as two brothers, Jack and Don Baggett. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Baggett of Rogers; one son, Jamie Baggett and wife, Jennifer, of Pea Ridge; one daughter, Jodie Lester and husband, Danny, of Rogers; brothers, Fred Baggett of Rogers, Bill Baggett and wife, Linda, of Rogers, Jerry Baggett and wife, Rhonda, of Charleston, Ark.; grandchildren, Brittany Lester, Jeremiah Lester, Cameron Baggett and Braden Baggett; great-grandchild, Cooper King; several nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. The family will hold a memorial reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers.

Published November 22, 2013

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