James D. Baggett

James D. Baggett, 82, of Pampa, passed away with his family by his side at his home, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Pampa.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Hobart Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Watson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

James was born on November 27, 1935, in Donley County to Clara and James L. Baggett. He grew up and attended school in Hedley. He met the love of his life, Barbara Sue Johnson, when they were just young teenagers and they would later marry on August 14, 1954, in Hedley. Mr. Baggett loved and lived the cowboy way of life for all of his years. As a younger man, he worked as a ranch hand for the JA and Overton ranches. In 1971 he went to work for Gray County as a heavy machinery operator and retired after 30 years of service.

After retiring, he returned to his love of day-working cattle. Mr. Baggett loved the outdoors where he liked to fish and hunt Coyotes. James was longtime member of the Top O’ Texas Rodeo Association and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a son, JR Baggett in 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Baggett of the home, his two daughters, Debbie Wildcat and Donna Davis both of Pampa; his two sons, Jimmy Baggett and Glen Baggett and Peggy Baggett, all of Pampa; his brother, Doyle Baggett and wife Sandra of Claude; his five granddaughters, Mandy, Leslie, Jessica, Jenifer, and Kasadie; by his five grandsons, Bobby Don, Jason, Lowry, Cody, and Kelton; by his 18 great-grandchildren and by a host of extended family.

Memorials can be made to the Top O’ Texas Rodeo Association 200 N. Ballard, Pampa, Texas 79065.