Obituary: William E. Daggy

September 26, 1946 – March 24, 2024

William E. Daggy, 77, of Paoli and formerly of Bedford, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

Born September 26, 1946, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Henry Daggy Jr. and Elizabeth (Wagoner) Daggy. He married Bonnie Green in Mitchell, IN, on November 5, 1965.

William was a second lieutenant in the National Guard and a former Fire Chief with the Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1964. William was a member of the Grace Full Gospel Church of Bedford and retired from General Motors after 46 years of service.

Surviving to cherish the memory of William is his wife, Bonnie (Green) Daggy of Paoli; Son, William H. “Bill” and Saundra Daggy of Bedford and their children, Chad Daggy, Billy and Amy Daggy, Daniel and Kelsey Daggy, Elizabeth Vogel, Jacob Vogel and Lydia Vogel; Son, Brian and Jennifer Daggy of Florida and their children, Bennett and Lilly Daggy; Son, John Daggy of Paoli; Daughter, Diana and Troy McBride of Paoli and their children, Kayli Riley, Garrett and Jessica Tolen, Kacey McBride, Kinsey McBride (Caleb VanMeter); Great Grandchildren, Lucas, Pearl, Jaxen, Jayce, Jensen, Braelynn, and Isaac; Sister, Sharon Jones of Bedford; Brother, Robert and Paralee Daggy of Bedford.

William was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Claudia Lynn Kern.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Pastor Brent O’Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Cresthaven Mausoleum. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Contributions in memory of William may be made to the Shawswick Fire Department.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com.