Thomas James Hennessey IV

Thomas James Hennessey IV, 31, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as result of injuries received in an auto accident.

He was the son of Dr. Thomas J. Hennessey III of Petersburg and Mrs. Marta Rejina Hernandez Roberts of Mountain Home, Idaho. He was a member of Faith Outreach Church.

A memorial service was held at Neal-Tarpley Chapel in Clarksville with Pastor Tommy Vallejos officiating. The cremated remains will be interned in Lake Placid, Fla., in December.

Jamie, as he was known to his family, was born on July 10, 1978, in Tampa, Fla. In his high school years he lived with his mother in Idaho. After his graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., for three years and then went inactive reserve. He went to work for UPS as a diesel mechanic until he was reactivated and served his nation as a sergeant in the Iraq war for 11 months. Upon his return to the U.S. he was at UPS until his passing.

He achieved brown belt status in martial arts that he enjoyed with his two children, Mercedes and Ethan. He was also a Jr. Pro football coach and soccer coach for his children's teams.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia Agravante Hennessey; daughter, Mercedes, 11; and son, Ethan, 7; his brothers, Caleb Hennessey of Georgia, Ted Reaume of Idaho; and his sister, Michelle Curtis of Idaho.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a trust fund for Mercedes and Ethan Hennessey, c/o Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, 1510 Madison St., Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences can be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.