John William Baggett Jr., 94, passed away December 15, 2025.  He was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of the late John William Baggett, Sr. and Ellie Horton Baggett.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen Baggett Hollowell and Mary Evelyn Baggett.  John was a United States Army Air Force veteran.  After the military he maintained his small aircraft pilot's license.  He later went on to work and retired after 39 years in the banking industry, working at The Bank of Sussex-Surry, Tarheel Bank and Trust Co, and the Bank of Whaleyville.  John was a lifetime member of Great Fork Baptist Church where he actively served for numerous years as a Trustee, Deacon Emeritus, and choir member.  In his free time, he organized and played the fiddle and saxophone with "The Melody Five" and "Harbor Lights."

John is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ernestine Riddick Baggett; sons, William Douglas Baggett (Vee) and Dennis Clarke Baggett (Connie); grandchildren, Lindsay Minard (Shawn), John Baggett (Heather), Will Baggett (Lyndsey); great grandchildren, Josh Minard, Lilly Minard, Corey Baggett, and Austin Baggett; and niece, Joy Hollowell Hoffler.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Great Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Parron officiating.  Burial will be private in the church cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Great Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.