Mittie-Homegoing services honoring Bennett "Ben" Earl Baggett, 64, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025, at the Pentecostals of Mittie Church in Mittie. Revs. Bro. Ricky Kennon and Bro. George Lee Glass will officiate. "Ben" will be laid to rest at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Mittie immediately following his services.

"Ben's" family will receive friends and visitors at the Pentecostals of Mittie Church in Mittie on Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025, from 4-5 o'clock p.m. for his family and 5-9 o'clock p.m. for friends and visitors. "Ben's" visitation will resume at the Pentecostals of Mittie Church in Mittie on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025, from 8 o'clock a.m. until time of service. All of "Ben's" arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder.

Bennett Earl Baggett, affectionately called "Ben" by all who knew him, was a loving father, pawpaw, brother, and friend to all. He was most proud of his three sons, Isaiah, Marshall, and Owen. "Ben" was well known by many people in his community. He was self-employed for many years and was the owner of Baggett Fencing and Arrowhead Canoe Rental along the Whisky Chitto River. "Ben" enjoyed being with his family in his spare time. Often times you could find him on a trail ride, hosting festivals on his farm, and having cookouts by a campfire. "Ben" found joy in the simple ways of life. He had an infectious smile and laugh. "Ben" had an unwavering faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ and leaves behind a legacy of the life he lived. He will be forever missed and unconditionally loved by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish "Ben's" memory include his three sons, Isaiah, Marshall, and Christopher Owen Baggett; one stepson, Timothy Spears; one sister, Danita Sonnier and husband Billy; one brother-in-law, Mike Fuselier; two special grandchildren, Danielle McDaniel and Michelle Vercher; and a host of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

"Ben" is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Nettie Baggett; one daughter, Nettie Nicole Brook Baggett three brothers, Clifford, Clyde, and Robert Owen "Little Bob" Baggett; and one sister, Carolyn Fuselier.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Isaiah and Marshall Baggett, Sam Duplechan, Carl Domainge, Harry Kuder, and Charles Guidry.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with "Ben's" family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com or on Facebook-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.