Thomas Frederick Baggs Sr.

Thomas F. Baggs Sr.

Thomas F. Baggs Sr., 73, of Chauncey, passed away Friday, September 17th, 2004 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1931 in Columbus, the son of the late William and Edith Hutchison Baggs. He was married to Donna Morgan Baggs for 53 years. She survives.

Tom worked and retired as a layout man, served in the Air Force during the Korean War, and was a member of The Centerburg Christian Church.

He is survived by three sons, Thomas Dorothy Baggs Jr., of Chauncey, Mark Beth Baggs of Mt. Vernon, Joseph Baggs of Martins Ferry, one daughter, Marlene Steve Potkoski of Adena, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, two brothers, James and Warren Baggs of Columbus, and one sister, Martha Charles Stoner of Florida.

He was preceded in death by a son Alan, a brother, Paul and a sister, Geraldine.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Tom?s name to Appalachian Community Hospice Athens County 280 East State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street, Nelsonville. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, New Addition, Nelsonville. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Tuesday.