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     Billy Lee Bagwell was born on 11 May 1937 in Robeson County, North Carolina.^2,3 He was the son of Carl Lee Bagwell and Cecil Mildred Cox.^1,2 Billy Lee Bagwell married Barbara Gail Bagwell on 5 August 1962.^1,2 Billy Lee Bagwell died on 16 January 2021 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 83


Billy Lee Bagwell, 83, of Spartanburg, went to his eternal resting place to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was in the comfort of his own home with his wife of 58 years, Barbara Gail Bagwell, by his side.

Bill was born on May 11, 1937 in Lumberton, North Carolina and raised in Goldsboro, NC. He was the son of the late Carl Lee Bagwell and Cecile Cox Bagwell.

Bill graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1956 and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. In 1962 he founded Bagwell Fence Company in Spartanburg, SC. He worked to create a business that would support his family and serve the surrounding community. He built his company on integrity and loyalty to his employees and customers. He believed in hard work and doing things right. He had a high standard for the people around him, but his highest standard was for himself. Bill was a member of the American Fence Association and served as President of the organization in 1976.

His retirement years were spent in Garden City, SC where he enjoyed swimming, biking, and most of all delicious seafood meals with his wife, their children and grandchildren. Bill and Barbara loved being at the beach and hosting family and friends. His family was the center of his life’s work.

He is survived by his wife Barbara. His son William Earl Bagwell (Cathy) of Spartanburg; daughters Sharon Bagwell Capps (Scott) of Lexington, SC and Barbara Jane Bagwell Knoblauch (Mike) of Townville, SC; grandchildren William Sawyer Bagwell (MaryScott), Ellis Bagwell Collins (Bayne), Brannon Scott Capps (Miu), John Michael Knoblauch, Katherine Jane Knoblauch, Anna Caroline Capps and Matthew Patrick Knoblauch; great granddaughter Everleigh Rose Capps, a sister Sue Bagwell Floars of Goldsboro, NC and he was predeceased by a sister Barbara Bagwell Trail of Goldsboro, NC.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307 officiated by the Reverend Matthew K. Johnson and the Reverend Dr. P. Randall Wright. Serving as pallbearers: William Earl Bagwell, William Sawyer Bagwell, Brannon Scott Capps, Scott Edgerton Capps, William Bayne Collins, John Michael Knoblauch, Matthew Patrick Knoblauch, and Michael Peter Knoblauch. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg SC 29307. The family respectfully requests that guests wear masks and observe social distancing.

Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel.³


He was buried on 29 January 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.³

     Sue Bagwell is the daughter of Carl Lee Bagwell and Cecil Mildred Cox.¹

     Virginia Reavis was born on 4 March 1910. As of 1951,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Carl Lee Bagwell, son of Dallie Lee Bagwell and Pearl Maden Glenn, in 1951.^1,2 Virginia Reavis died on 26 September 1996 at age 86. She was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wake County, North Carolina.

     David Martin Trial was born on 31 October 1930. He was a MSGT in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He married Barbara Ann Bagwell, daughter of Carl Lee Bagwell and Cecil Mildred Cox, after 1952.¹ David Martin Trial died on 23 March 2008 at age 77. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

     Amy Trial is the daughter of David Martin Trial and Barbara Ann Bagwell.¹

     Barbara Gail Bagwell married Billy Lee Bagwell, son of Carl Lee Bagwell and Cecil Mildred Cox, on 5 August 1962.^1,2

     William Earl Bagwell is the son of Billy Lee Bagwell and Barbara Gail Bagwell.¹ William Earl Bagwell married Cathy Ann Miller on 17 June 1989.²

     Sharon Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Billy Lee Bagwell and Barbara Gail Bagwell.¹ Sharon Ann Bagwell married Scott Edgerton Capps on 9 March 1985.²

     Barbara Jane Bagwell is the daughter of Billy Lee Bagwell and Barbara Gail Bagwell.¹ Barbara Jane Bagwell married Michael Peter Knoblauch on 5 January 1991.²

     Scott Edgerton Capps married Sharon Ann Bagwell, daughter of Billy Lee Bagwell and Barbara Gail Bagwell, on 9 March 1985.¹

     Brannon Scott Capps is the son of Scott Edgerton Capps and Sharon Ann Bagwell.²

     Anna Caroline Capps is the daughter of Scott Edgerton Capps and Sharon Ann Bagwell.²

     Carmen Mimms was born on 9 September 1919. As of 19 June 1937,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Coye Bendrow Bagwell, son of Dallie Lee Bagwell and Pearl Maden Glenn, on 19 June 1937.^1,2 Carmen Mimms died on 28 December 1988 at age 69. She was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Dallie Lawrence Bagwell is the son of Joseph Lawrence Bagwell and Ruby Mae Batts.¹ Dallie Lawrence Bagwell married Betty Jo Denton.¹

     Betty Jo Denton married Dallie Lawrence Bagwell, son of Joseph Lawrence Bagwell and Ruby Mae Batts.¹

     Jodie Bagwell is the son of Dallie Lawrence Bagwell and Betty Jo Denton.¹

     Gloria Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Joseph Lawrence Bagwell and Ruby Mae Batts.¹ Gloria Jean Bagwell married Danny Kelly.¹

     Danny Kelly married Gloria Jean Bagwell, daughter of Joseph Lawrence Bagwell and Ruby Mae Batts.¹

     Phyllis Bryan Bagwell married Michael King.¹ Phyllis Bryan Bagwell is the daughter of Leon Owen Bagwell and Millie Bryan.¹

     Michael King married Phyllis Bryan Bagwell, daughter of Leon Owen Bagwell and Millie Bryan.¹

     David Lee Bagwell is the son of Leon Owen Bagwell and Millie Bryan.¹

     Millard J. Poole was born on 13 May 1913 in North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Charlie H. Poole and Etta Riddish.¹ Millard J. Poole married Ruby Fadine Bagwell, daughter of Edgar Bryant Bagwell and Vivian Grace Holder, on 23 December 1937.¹ Millard J. Poole died on 15 January 1978 at age 64.² He was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Wake County, North Carolina.²

     Charlie H. Poole married Etta Riddish.¹

     Etta Riddish married Charlie H. Poole.¹ Her married name was Poole.¹

     Herman C. Wall was born on 1 November 1915.² He married Hazel Bell Bagwell, daughter of Edgar Bryant Bagwell and Vivian Grace Holder, on 6 April 1940.¹ Herman C. Wall died on 24 July 2001 at age 85.² He was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Wake County, North Carolina. Herman C. has no marker.²

     Roger Bryant Wall is the son of Herman C. Wall and Hazel Bell Bagwell.¹ Roger Bryant Wall married Dellokee Oneada Thomas on 23 December 1972.¹

     Dellokee Oneada Thomas married Roger Bryant Wall, son of Herman C. Wall and Hazel Bell Bagwell, on 23 December 1972.¹

     Odelle Jesse Faison was born on 14 August 1921 in Johnston County, North Carolina.¹ He married Doris Q. Bagwell, daughter of Edgar Bryant Bagwell and Vivian Grace Holder, on 24 December 1943.¹ Odelle Jesse Faison died on 22 May 1996 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 74.

     Debbie Best married James Emmett Bagwell, son of Emmett Dallie Bagwell and LaVonne Emma Mangum, on 14 July 1973 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.¹

     Leslee Jordan Bagwell is the daughter of James Emmett Bagwell and Debbie Best.¹