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Edward Karrigan Obituary

Edward Karrigan

Edward Michael Karrigan, age 51 of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Gateway Medical Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church and 10 a.m. until the hour of service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Additionally, a Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Edward was born February 11, 1961, at Fort Campbell, KY, son of Jerome Edward and Janie Burkhart Karrigan. He was a brick mason and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

He is survived by his siblings, Dennis Karrigan of Cadiz, Amy Wright of Nashville, Caroline Frost of Nashville, Bonnie Karrigan of Clarksville, Cindy Gray of Clarksville, Mary Ann Janese of Clarksville, Kathy Karrigan Beard of Clarksville, Teresa Alford of Bowling Green, Cecilia Hagar of Nashville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com. (931) 647-3371.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leaf Chronicle from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2012.

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Kim Phillips

September 11, 2012

Dear Karrigan Family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your brother Edward. Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers.

Tommy Turner

September 10, 2012

My thought and prayers go out to all of the Karrigan family. Edward was my best and dearest friend. It was a joy to have Edward in my life, just as it is to know and have the entire Karrigan family as friends. We had one of the best childhoods with ya'll in it. I am so sorry for your loss. I count all of you as a part of my family. The time we spent catching up after the funeral meant so much to me. Thank you for the fellowship and again you are in my prayers. God Bless.

Young Family

September 9, 2012

So sorry for your loss.

Kaye Morrison Jones

September 6, 2012

Kathy, I am so sad to hear of your loss of your brother. I know it has been a long time since we have seen each other, but you were always a good friend. May God Bless you and your family in this time.

Richard Glass

September 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May God give you peace, strength, and comfort.

Ed when he was about 15 or so

Micah Milligan

September 5, 2012

BRENDA TUTEN

September 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss was a great man ....

Micah Milligan

September 5, 2012

RIP Bud.

Kelly Hefner-Estevez

September 5, 2012

Caroline and family,I'm so sorry about your loss.May God give you peace during this time.I still love you my friend.

Michael Kline

September 5, 2012

We are sorry to hear of Edward's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bettye Harris Scoggins

September 5, 2012

I am Andy Harris mother.He thought a lot of Ed, he considered him a friend.

Ginny Collier

September 5, 2012

Cecilia, Kathy and family, I'm so sorry about Edward. May you find comfort from one another, and peace knowing Edward is with your precious parents.

Teresa , Janie, and David Alford

September 4, 2012

Peace be with you, Sweet Edward!

Liz Glass Slater

September 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. I pray happy memories will ease your pain.

Sonja (Nolan) Littrell

September 4, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

MaryAnn LaVoie

September 4, 2012

My prayers are with the Karrigan family. I wish that I could of had a chance to see him one more time. Peace.

freddie & starlit rice

September 4, 2012

let God take his hand!

Karen Shepherd-Christy

September 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Karrigan family. God Bless

Margie & Jim Belleson

September 3, 2012

What a joy it was to have Edward in our lives, just as it was to know all the Karrigan family. Our childhood was richer by living next to you. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Imogene & Ronnie Turner

September 3, 2012

We had been blessed to be neighbors to the Karrigans for so many years. Edward will always bring a smile to our faces when we think of him. We are praying for you all.

Kimberly, Fred, Chloe and Kylee Lewis

September 3, 2012

Bonnie, you and your family are in our prayers.

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