Alex Baggott

October 24, 2001 - November 28, 2020

Raymond Alexander Baggott, age 19, of DuQuoin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. at his home. Alex was born on October 24, 2001, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Raymond L. and Lori (Lyerla) Baggott. Alex attended First Baptist Church of Tamaroa, Illinois where his grandpa serves as the pastor. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Alex loved his country and aspired to serve in the United States Marines after finishing school. Survivors include his parents, Raymond L. and Lori Baggott of DuQuoin; three sisters, Sarina Lyerla (Garrett Dorsey) of DuQuoin, Amber Baggott of DuQuoin and Jeni (Andy) Beck of Energy, Illinois; paternal grandfather, Reverend Raymond D. Baggott of DuQuoin; his nieces and nephews, Kyson and Loryn Dorsey, Annie Sturgill, Lane Hamilton, and Abbey and Jake Beck; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmothers, LaVada Simpson and Diane Baggott; his maternal grandparents, Loran and Dorothy Lyerla; and his aunt, Rebecca Johnson. A private visitation and funeral service will be held at Crain Funeral Home in Anna, Illinois. Interment will follow in Kelly Cemetery in Cobden, Illinois. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Crain Funeral Home, 135 W. Vienna St., Anna, Illinois 62906.