Lonzo Baggett, age 85, of Brookfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019, due to complications from COPD. Lonzo was born June 20, 1934 in Montgomery County, TN to his parents Bertha (nee Dawson) and Dillon Baggett.
Lonzo spent his adult years in Illinois, where he learned a trade and started his own business. It was there that he owned and operated Baggett Tile Company until he retired. It was also in Illinois that Lonzo met the love of his life and his wife of over 40 years, Joanne Baggett (nee Hartman), and raised his family.
Lonzo’s last year was spent at the Cottages of New Lenox, where he made some new friends and was able to spend a lot of cherished time with his daughter and her family.
Lonzo was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, go camping and work on his garden. He also enjoyed family card games, country music, cracking jokes and cold beer. He will be remembered by friends and family as a hard-working guy who knew how to have a good time and could always make someone laugh.
Lonzo is survived by his siblings, Margie Hite and John Baggett; his children Shawn (Shauna) Baggett, Paul Baggett, Lonzo Baggett, Ben (Mary) Baggett, and Amy (Chris) Knoop. He was a loving uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather to many.
Lonzo was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Baggett; his parents Dillon and Bertha Baggett; his siblings Betty Nelson, Opal McDaniel, Alzo Baggett, William Baggett; and grandson John Baggett.
Lonzo will be laid to rest next to Joanne in a private ceremony at Mount Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Les Turner ALS Foundation (5550 W. Touhy Avenue, Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077-3254) or Joliet Area Community Hospice (250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431).
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