Ronald “Ronnie” Baggett, 65, of Taylorville passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Ronnie was born September 14, 1957, in Ft. Worth, TX.  He graduated from Trinity High School in Euless, TX.  Ronnie was always a joy to be around, especially for his family.  He loved to golf, and he loved to eat.  Ronnie was especially a fan of Popeye’s Chicken.

He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Taylorville.

Ronnie is survived by his father, Harold L. Airhart of Taylorville; siblings, Kenny (wife, Sherry) Baggett of Ft. Worth, TX, Sharon Robertson of Miami, OK, Phillip (wife, Allie) Baggett of Taylorville, and Tony Baggett of Arlington, TX; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn (Gaither) Airhart.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no public services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ronnie’s memory are suggested to: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3540 Lincoln Trail, Taylorville, IL 62568.

The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with arrangements.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Ronnie, or to offer condolences to his family.