Henry Bagby, Jr.

Henry Louis Bagby, Jr, 77, of Des Moines, Iowa left to join our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born to Henry, Sr and Bessie Bagby on September 15, 1946.

One of the kindest souls on this planet, Henry was a gentle and giving man who worked tirelessly. He faced every challenge in life with admirable strength and courage.

Early in life, Henry learned the importance of hard work and instilled that same work ethic in family. He loved working with the earth. Through his construction companies, Henry built bridges, culverts and many of the main streets that we drive on today. He was a man of strong faith and always emphasized the importance of family, hard work and doing what is right.

Henry loved the world of racing. He raced late models at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Hamilton County Speedway, Vandalia Speedway, Boone Speedway, Stuart Speedway and Audubon County Speedway.
He also enjoyed watching his brothers, John and Dwight, race.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry, Sr and Bessie Bagby, and his brother, Dwight Bagby.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Sherita (Adam) McCollum and Breanna (David) Thacker; granddaughter, Alaina; six brothers and sisters, Arthur, Juanita, Cynthia, David, Sandy and John; a host of nieces and nephews; and many other extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Henry.

The family would like to thank each and every person for honoring Henry’s memory with all of the love, prayers and kind words they have received. Henry will be deeply missed.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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