William P. "Bill" Baggs

William P. "Bill" Baggs

William P. "Bill" Baggs died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born January 25, 1953, in Wilkes-Barre to the late Calman and Iona Davis Baggs.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 43 years, Janet Sobon Baggs; and son, Justin Baggs and his wife, Betsy of Mountain Top. Bill was educated at E.L. Meyers High School and attended Luzerne County Community College.

He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Viet Nam War. Bill was employed by the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center for 35 years, working with Facility Management and as a Veteran Affairs bus driver. During his time there, he received numerous awards. His motto was "Veterans First", even cancelling vacation time to take veterans to events or different outings.

He was an avid Nascar fan and Minnesota Vikings fan, win or lose. As per his family's request, private funeral services will be held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Bill's family would like to thank the second to none health care heroes at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and River View Nursing where he spent a short time.