Paul Lee Baggett, Sr., 59, of Viola, Arkansas, was born on October 4, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, son of Cyrill Hershel and Ann Helana (Kovacs) Baggett. He departed this life on September 18, 2016 at Viola, Arkansas.
Paul married Ivah Rose Bendily at Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 3, 1977 and to this union two children were born. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and was a truck driver for many years.
Paul is survived by his wife, Ivah Rose (Bendily) Baggett of Viola, Arkansas; son, Paul Lee Baggett, Jr. (Machele) of Grayling, Michigan; daughter, Barbara Barker of Viola, Arkansas; sister, Julie Agahkasiri (Hossein) of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother, Robert Baggett; five grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Johnny Church and Philip Periera).
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016, 1:00 PM, at Barker Funeral Home,in Salem, Arkansas with Will Minick officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home of Salem, Arkansas.