The early Baggett years in Pine Bluff

 We found this photo of Cindy's dad and his brothers and sister

taken at a studio in Pine Bluff in the  early 1940's. 

Joel Layton Baggett, Jr (left) with his sister Robbie Kay Baggett Blackstock , 

and brothers Kelsea (front) and Ralph (Sonny) on the right.   

Kelsea Kindrick Baggett (1937 - 2017)

We lost another member of the Baggett family in 2017.  We miss him greatly and enjoyed our visit to CA a few years ago, going to his church and having lunch with his family.  

Kelsea Kindrick Baggett was born on November 19, 1937 to Joe and Mildred Baggett in Arkansas and went to glory to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 7, 2017.  What a reunion awaited him I am sure.  

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Roxanna (Roxy) Baggett, and four children, Dan, Sheryl (Griego), Noel, and Doug and six grandchildren and many other family and friends.  

He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, served in the U. S. Air Force and retired as Director of Nursing at the LA County Sheriff's Department. 

Tribute posted on facebook by his daughter Sheryl Baggett Griego - "He passed in his home, surrounded by his family. We all got to tell him how much we loved him, and he was aware and able to respond to us. I have no way to express how much he meant to me. He was such a great man of integrity, always loving, and a wonderful Christian. He is the best father anyone ever could have asked for, and I thank God for having him in my life."

visiting the Baggetts in California , two photos

We traveled to California for my niece's wedding on Saturday (a Franklin family event) and we were able to go to church and lunch on Sunday with Uncle Kelsea and Aunt Roxy Baggett - (a Baggett family event) That's what you call "killing two birds with one stone(flight)"  :)   

***Tim, Cindy, Brandon, Asher, Rachel, Haley Grace, Brandon, Kelsea, Roxy, and Sheryl - and standing in the back - Sierra, Mikaya and Jessica***

(thanks to Zach and another friend for taking the pictures) 

a 2nd photo from last week, a better shot of some of us ! 

The Baggett Men (1959 photo)

The Baggett men - Joe Layton Sr with his sons,  J. L. Jr, Ralph, Kelsea, David and Leslie from a photo taken in 1959.   Mildred (Mam-Ma) in front of the porch.  

Kelsea and Roxy at the concert

Kelsea and Roxy Baggett

They have participated in the Orange County Master Chorale for years. 

This picture was taken at last night's concert and posted on facebook by their son, Dan.

Family Reunion Photos

Rachel, Brandon and Charlie T with Uncle Kelsea

Family Reunion Photos

Brothers and sister photo taken at the reunion in August 2011 

L to R: Leslie, Robbie, Kelsea and David