Dr. Henry Baggett

Dr. Henry Wesley Baggett, age 68, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Madison Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Harriet Bryan officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home and again on Monday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the church.

Henry entered this life on July 3, 1957, in Clarksville, TN, to the late James Stanley Baggett and Frances Williams Baggett. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Dr. Baggett pursued his medical education at the University of Tennessee Medical School, where he laid the foundation for a distinguished career in Anesthesiology. For 38 years, he served patients with skill and dedication, embodying the highest standards of his profession. Beyond his significant medical contributions, Dr. Baggett was an active member of Madison Street United Methodist Church. His faith was an important aspect of his life, providing strength and guidance throughout his life. An avid golfer, Dr. Baggett was also a member of the Clarksville Country Club, where he enjoyed countless hours on the course. He was a steadfast Vanderbilt fan, remaining loyal to the Commodores through every season.

Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Lina Wall Baggett; children, William Wesley Baggett, and his wife, Katie, James Austin Baggett, and Elizabeth “Betsy” C. Leavitt, and her husband, David; brothers, Chris Baggett, and his wife, Linda, Jeff Baggett, and his wife, Christy; grandchildren, Wren Baggett, Robin Baggett, Leelee Leavitt, and Holly Leavitt.

The family would like to thank the Gentiva Hospice team—Porscha, April, Bri, and Phong—for their expertise and loving care and to extend special thanks to caregivers Barbara Christy, Laurel Dennison, and Joann Alexander for their countless hours of love and support. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation online at www.parkinson.org or to Madison Street United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com

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