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Robert Clagett Obituary
Dr. Bob, as he was popularly known, was born on April 18, 1923, in Leitchfield to Clarence Keith and Celia Tucker Clagett. He was married to Nichola Elizabeth Green on Dec.10, 1944. She died Oct. 4, 2003, after nearly 59 years of marriage.
After attending Western Kentucky Teachers' College in Bowling Green, he took his dental education at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, graduating in 1946. Dr. Clagett practiced dentistry in Elizabethtown from 1947 until 1993. From 1952 to 1954, he also served in the U. S. Navy Dental Corps.
He served on the Board of Directors at First Citizens Bank for 27 years, and was a past member of the Kentucky and American Dental Association.
Dr. Bob was a prolific artist, craftsman and tinkerer. His paintings are too numerous to count and many of them are located in homes and buildings throughout the area. He especially enjoyed carving birds from wood and painting them so that they appeared to be ready to fly away. He was equally adept in creating realistic fish from wood. He hand painted four displays for Christmas in the Park. He was actively working and supporting the Brown Pusey House, and involved with scouting.
He is survived by three sons: Dr. William Thomas Clagett (Joan), Terry Keith Clagett (Harriett), and Dr. Dan Ray Clagett (Barbara), all of Elizabethtown; seven grandchildren, Bill Clagett, Jennie Gray, Bobby Clagett, Terry Clagett II, Lee Clagett, Ryan Clagett and Courtney Burton; and 15 great-grandchildren -- and expecting another.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 30, at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, with Pastor David Gooding officiating. Burial will follow in Hardin Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT Friday and from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of Contributions to the Bridge Community Church.
Condolences may be made at www.brownfuneral.com.
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shernet
May 6, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss I know that he will be miss by many .
May 2, 2016
Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. When someone we love become a memory, become a treasure. Therefore, treasure the special times spent with Dr. Bob. Draw strength from the love of family and friends during this most difficult time." (Psalms 119"50, 76)
OH - USA
Cindy Brill
April 29, 2016
So sorry to hear about Dr Clagett. Prayers for the family.
MELANIE Bruner
April 29, 2016
Dr Bob will be missed dearly. He was a sweet person and amazing artist.
Sylvia Daugherty
April 29, 2016
My sympathy to all the family. I pray God's comfort and peace for all of you. Dr. Clagett was a memorable man, kind and gracious to all. Bert and I were privileged to have known him.
April 29, 2016
Dr. Bob will be missed by the Steele family. He always made our children feel special. Prayers for peace to the family.
Anne
April 29, 2016
My condolence to the family, May you find comfort in knowing that your love one is resting in the God's memory. Psalm 68:20
Johanna Druen
April 28, 2016
Very much enjoyed the time I spent in Dr. Clagett's home. He was a loving and caring man. My sympathies to the family.
April 28, 2016
Dr. Clagett was my first dentist - way back in 1949. He was a fine man and a good friend of my parents, Al and Lucille Perry. The Etown community will miss him. I send my deep sympathy to his family. Susan Perry Royster, Bermuda Run, NC
Laura & Randy Ramsey
April 28, 2016
Dr Bob was an amazing friend, and person. I will miss him greatly.He forever has a piece of my heart.
Terry Goff
April 28, 2016
A very, very dear man. I will miss our talks and watching him draw on coffee cups in church and then choosing someone to give it to. Prayers to the family for comfort. I will miss Dr Bob.
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