Billy Baggett

Marion William “Billy” Baggett, Jr., 61, of Gastonia passed away at High Point Medical Center on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1963 in Winter Park, FL to Marion William Baggett, Sr., and Kathleen Lovett Baggett.

Billy was a graduate of Randleman High School, class of 1981. Growing up, he played little league baseball in Randleman, played trumpet in the marching band, and was a cross-country runner. He loved following NC State sports, especially football and basketball. In younger years, he loved spending time at Lake Tillery fishing and bowling with his son, Brandon. He attended New Salem United Methodist Church and later attended Church of God in Gastonia. He was a machinist for Freightliner and spent over 40 years calling Gastonia his home. Billy will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Billy is survived by his sons, Christopher Baggett and Brandon (Katie) Baggett of Gastonia; three grandchildren; mother, Kathleen Baggett of Randleman; siblings, Ann McDonald (Tommy) of Randleman, Sonny Spencer (Wanda) of Mt. Gilead, Nancy Hall (Ty) of Randleman, and Patty B. Reeder (Terry) of Asheboro; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 S. Main St. Randleman. Funeral Services will follow in the Eddie Pugh Memorial Chapel at 1:00 pm with Gary Reeder officiating. 

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Baggett family.