Raymond Staggs

Mr. Raymond Staggs was born in Wayne County, TN on May 29, 1939, to his parents, the late Mr. Bud Staggs and Mrs. Stella Brewer Staggs. He spent his childhood in the Clifton, TN area, developing a strong love for the outdoors, especially a love for horses. Later in his adult years, he chose logging as his profession and especially enjoyed working with his horses. Mr. Raymond would meet and marry his wife Mrs. Carolyn Lucille Crews Staggs, and the two would remain married until her passing on January 19, 2025. Together they raised their family and set deep roots, making Clifton, TN their forever home. In his leisure time, Mr. Staggs enjoyed watching westerns on television, but he held no other moments closer to his heart than the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Raymond Staggs passed from this life on February 4, 2026, at the age of 86 years.

Those left to honor his memory include his son, Mark Staggs, fiancée Pam Carroll, of Clifton, TN; daughter, Deborah Franks of Ohio; grandchildren, Mark Staggs and fiancée Lylah Riley, Tiffany Jones, Jamie Staggs, Andrea Davis, Amber Maness, and Alyssa Maness; great-grandchildren, Leeanna Staggs, Tucker Staggs, Tanner Jones, Carleigh Staggs, Casen Maness, Kennady Maness, Callee Maness, and Coy Maness; great-great- grandchildren include Lucas Davis, Hadley Wood, Ezra Staggs, and Lainey Wood; and several nieces and nephews, other family members, and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, James Staggs; brothers, Ralph Staggs and Rex Staggs; sisters, Rachel Clayton, Reba Staggs, and Ruby Staggs; as well as a great-grandson, T.J. Jones.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm with Shayne Riley officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Methodist Cemetery. Visitation with the Staggs family was on Sunday from 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm service time, all held at the Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC chapel in Waynesboro, TN.

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