Auston D. Baggs, 70, of Poteau, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2002. He was retired from the Air Force where he served in Vietnam and Korea. He was a master electrician, made custom knives for many years and was also a World Champion Skeet Shooter for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife Bobbye of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Baggs of Poteau; one son, Glenn and wife Sue of Broken Arrow; one sister, Myrl Tarwater of Mansfield, Texas; two brothers, Troy of Cameron and Raymond of Poteau; two grandchildren, Cooper and Keaton.
A memorial service is planned for 2 pm Saturday, April 27 at the pavilion in
Knothole Cemetery in Cameron. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.