William “Bill” Baygents

June 21, 2017

William “Bill” M. Baygents, 66, of Everton, passed away, on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

Bill, the son of Roy and Joy (Friday) Baygents, was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, on June 18, 1951. Bill and Randi (Bartley) were married on September 18, 1993. They were privileged to share over 23 years together.

Bill retired from the State of Missouri after serving over twenty years as a caseworker. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed all that it offered. Bill especially loved fishing, hunting, canoeing, and the fish fries at church. He also loved going to car shows and his ‘55 Chevy. Bill could often be found up at Kenny’s Station spending time telling fish tales and other lies. All of these things were even more meaningful to Bill, when he was able to share the time with his family and friends. Bill will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by those who knew and loved him, especially his beloved dog, Truman.
Bill is survived by his wife, Randene “Randi” of the home; two daughters: Sarah Sanders and husband, Nicholas, Megan McGinty; six siblings, Steve Baygents, Roy Baygents, Tammy Beck, Jeff Baygents, Tim Baygents, P.J. Baygents; sister-in-law, Wendy Minks and husband, Dale; two grandchildren, Dylan McGinty, Eliza Sanders; fishing buddies: Gary Willcutt, Larry Pierce, David Witt, Pat Burns and Rex West; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Baygents.
Funeral services were Monday, June 19, 2017, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ash Grove United Methodist Presbyterian Church and may be left at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home.