Howard Baggett

Howard Esque Baggett, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer.

Celebration of Life will be held 12 noon on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Hopewell Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Romine officiating.

Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.

Howard was born on June 12, 1954, to Esque Baggett and Eula Mai Herald Baggett Kendall. Howard  worked at Trane company in Clarksville for 42 years, working in various positions. He retired in May 2014 and spent his retirement working at various hobbies. He mostly enjoyed gardening, wood working, and doting on his grandchildren. Howard married Elaine Farmer on his birthday in 1977. They were happily married for 46 years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, JC Kendall, and his sister, Christina Dawn Kendall.

Survivors include his loving wife, Elaine Farmer Baggett; son, Michael (Katie) Baggett; daughter, Michelle (Clint) Welker, and four grandchildren, Addison Welker, Sophie Baggett, Sadie Welker, and Henry Baggett.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dickson Humane Society.

Pallbearers will be Matt Harrell, Stevie Harrell, Jeremy Wickham, Logan Rye, Ronnie Baggett, and Neal Baggett.

Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Baggett, Clint Welker, Ronnie Redden, and Roger Mann.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com