Michael "Jeremy" Baggett

US Army SFC Michael Jeremy Baggett of Sylacauga, AL passed from this life on June 19, 2022. He was 44 years old. He was born to Gary and Patricia Baggett on September 6, 1977 in Abilene, TX. He grew up mostly in Seguin, TX, graduated from Seguin High School in 1997, and entered the Army shortly after. SFC Baggett was a decorated soldier who served in Kosovo in 1999. He served in Iraq in 2001, 2009, and 2011. He sacrificed all for his nation and the freedom of others. He was an Army veteran with 16 years active duty service, followed by US Army Reserve service, and retired in 2022 with 24 years total service. He received many awards and honors including: Primary Leadership Development Course 1998, Certificate of Affiliation US Ordinance Corps 1998, Certificate of Achievement Fort Riley, KY “Blue Chip” 1998, Army Achievement Medal for Taskforce Falcon 1999, Certificate of Appreciation Multinational Brigade Kosovo 1999, Army Achievement Medal for Exceptional Meritorious Service 2000, Good Conduct Medal 2000, Certificate of Achievement 16th Support Corps Group following the 9/11 Attacks 2001, Certificate of Achievement Camp Udari, Kuwait 2003, Army Achievement Medal for Operation Enduring Freedom 2003, Certificate of Appreciation Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003, US Border Patrol 2004, Army Achievement Medal for Exceptional Selfless Service 2004, Army Achievement Medal Joint Task Force North Douglas Arizona 2004, Army Achievement Medal 2005, Army Commendation Medal Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007, Certificate of Wartime Service Q West Iraq 524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion 2007, Certificate of Appreciation Iraqi Army MITT Team 2007, Army Achievement Medal 2009, Certificate of Achievement Ft Hood, TX NCO Academy 2009, Certificate of Achievement 2009, Army Commendation Medal 4th Stryker Brigade Operation Iraqi Freedom 2010, Certificate of Appreciation Richmond, VA JROTC training 2011, diploma as Allied Trade Specialist Advance Leader 2011, Certificate of Achievement Operation Raider Focus 2012, Army Achievement Medal 4th Stryker Brigade 2013, Certificate of Achievement Task Force Wolf 2015, TRADOC Ft Benning, GA Cadre Training Course 2017, Mike (Jeremy) pursued and earned his Associates Degree in Welding at Central Alabama Community College 2018. Mike (Jeremy) is survived by his three sons whom he loved dearly, Michael C Baggett (20), Mason B Baggett (16), and Jonah M Baggett (9), and their dear mother Trina Baggett. He also leaves his parents Gary and Patricia, brother Matthew Baggett and wife Marcelle and son David, sister Laura Story, niece Leyla Story, and nephew Caleb Golding as well as many aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, friends, and battle buddies. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents William and Charlene Tadlock, paternal grandparents Herman and Clarice Baggett, uncle Dave Tadlock, and cousin Little Ricky Kirkpatrick. Michael’s loss to his family is greatly felt, leaving a void that cannot be filled. He was a much loved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. We will miss his humor, laughter, and kindness. SFC Michael Jeremy Baggett will be interred at Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Magnolia Funeral Home in Magnolia, TX. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the veteran’s charity of your choice. The family encourages you to remember that love is greater than any obstacle you face, and to never give up hope. We know that Mike (Jeremy) has found perfect peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. HOOAH, Soldier! We will meet you on the other side, in the place of no suffering or sorrow. We love you Daddy! The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to the Baggett family during this difficult time.