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     Royal J. Bagwell was born on 19 September 1925 in Dimmitt County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Hughes Bagwell and Martha Carolyn Howell.¹ Royal J. Bagwell married Eda T. "Deede" Robertson after 1948. Royal J. Bagwell died on 17 February 2011 in Daisetta, Liberty County, Texas, at age 85 Royal J. (R.J.) Bagwell, 85 of Daisetta died on Thursday, February 17, 2011 in Baytown, TX.


There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, February 19 from 4-7 P.M. at Allison Funeral Services, 1101 North Travis, Liberty, TX. Funeral services will be on Sunday, February 20, at 11A.M. at the funeral home with burial to follow in Guedry Cemetery.

R.J. was born in Dimmitt, TX on September 19, 1925 to parents, Mitchell Hughes Bagwell and Martha Caroline Howell Bagwell. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was an active member of the Nolan D. Pickett Post VFW in Liberty. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and carpentry work. R.J. was retired from the City of Liberty where he served as the City Building Official.

R.J. was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and nine brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Deede Bagwell; two sons: Michael Royal Bagwell and wife Sheryl, and Richard Timothy Bagwell and wife Pat; two daughters, Patty Wadenpfuhl and husband, Sonny, and Tammy Kathleen Bagwell. In addition he leaves eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was buried at Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin County, Texas.

     Mary Callaway married Ezra Joseph Bagwell, son of Mitchell Hughes Bagwell and Martha Carolyn Howell, after 1930.

     Charles Edward Bagwell is the son of Ezra Joseph Bagwell and Mary Callaway.¹

     Steve Eugene Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell.¹

     (?) Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell.

     Opal Estelle McFarling was also known as Estelle McFarling. She was born on 6 June 1916 in Donley County, Texas.¹ She married Leonard Mitchell Bagwell, son of Mitchell Hughes Bagwell and Martha Carolyn Howell, on 4 August 1934 at Deaf Smith County, Texas.¹ As of 4 August 1934,her married name was Bagwell. Opal Estelle McFarling died on 9 May 1979 in Liberty, Liberty County, Texas, at age 62.¹ She was buried at Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin County, Texas.¹

     Julia Ann Fox was born on 18 January 1871 in Jefferson County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Thomas J. Fox and Julia Ann Dick. Julia Ann Fox married Elisha Perry Bagwell, son of Leroy Trailor Bagwell and Tabitha Mitchell, in 1891 at Pike County, Arkansas. As of 1891,her married name was Bagwell. Julia Ann Fox died on 14 July 1911 in Pike County, Arkansas, at age 40. She was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.

     William Daniel Bagwell was born on 26 July 1894 in Kirby, Pike County, Arkansas. He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox. William Daniel Bagwell married Dora Blanche Moran after 1910. William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran lived in 1930 in Saline, Pike County, Arkansas. William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran lived in 1942 in Glenwood, Pike County, Arkansas. William Daniel Bagwell died on 16 November 1990 in Arkansas at age 96.

     Dora Blanche Moran was born circa 1896 in Arkansas. She married William Daniel Bagwell, son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox, after 1910. As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell. Dora Blanche Moran and William Daniel Bagwell lived in 1930 in Saline, Pike County, Arkansas. Dora Blanche Moran and William Daniel Bagwell lived in 1942 in Glenwood, Pike County, Arkansas. Dora Blanche Moran died on 2 April 1967 in Arkansas.

     Pleasant Henry Bagwell was born on 12 April 1908 in Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas. He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox. Pleasant Henry Bagwell married Maye Gentry on 27 August 1932 at Pike County, Arkansas. Pleasant Henry Bagwell died on 10 December 1973 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 65. He was buried at Forest Park Cemetery West, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

     Maye Gentry died circa 1912. She married Pleasant Henry Bagwell, son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox, on 27 August 1932 at Pike County, Arkansas. As of 27 August 1932,her married name was Bagwell.

     Dallas Maryland Bagwell was born on 11 August 1896 in Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox. Dallas Maryland Bagwell married Nobie Webb on 8 April 1923 at Pike County, Arkansas.² Dallas Maryland Bagwell died on 8 October 1974 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Japany Cemetery, Japany, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     Nobie Webb was also known as Noba E. Webb.¹ She was born on 6 January 1908.¹ She married Dallas Maryland Bagwell, son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox, on 8 April 1923 at Pike County, Arkansas.¹ As of 8 April 1923,her married name was Bagwell. Nobie Webb died on 26 November 1971 at age 63.¹ She was buried at Japany Cemetery, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     James L. Bagwell is the son of Dallas Maryland Bagwell and Nobie Webb.

     Zelona Blanche Bagwell was born on 5 August 1916 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran. Zelona Blanche Bagwell married Sidney Elbert Finney on 10 October 1931 at Pike County, Arkansas. As of 10 October 1931,her married name was Finney. Zelona Blanche Bagwell died on 18 November 2011 at age 95
Age 95, died Friday at the Twin Rivers Nursing Home; born in Kirby AR to the late William and Dora Bagwell; member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Preceded in death by husband of fifty six years Sidney Elbert Finney, sons Elvert Don and Carl Allen Finney, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Survivors include son Edwin L (Nancy) Finney, daughter Wanda (Bobby) Rogers, brothers EJ, Bill (Mary Sue), and Jessie Clovis Bagwell, sister Mary Regner, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.
She was buried at Rockport Memorial Gardens, Malvern, Hot Spring County, Arkansas.

     Sidney Elbert Finney was born on 21 March 1910 in Arkansas. He married Zelona Blanche Bagwell, daughter of William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran, on 10 October 1931 at Pike County, Arkansas. Sidney Elbert Finney died on 24 May 1987 in Malvern, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, at age 77. He was buried at Rockport Memorial Gardens, Malvern, Hot Spring County, Arkansas.

     Clem Clayton Bagwell was born on 26 October 1898 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox. Clem Clayton Bagwell married Julia Ann (?) after 1907.² Clem Clayton Bagwell died on 28 April 1957 at age 58.¹ He was buried at Woodside Cemetery, Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas.¹

     Claude H. "Claudie" Bagwell was born in 1902. He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox. Claude H. "Claudie" Bagwell married Era Webb on 20 May 1922 at Pike County, Arkansas. Claude H. "Claudie" Bagwell died in 1958. He was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.

     Era Webb was born on 22 August 1907. She married Claude H. "Claudie" Bagwell, son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox, on 20 May 1922 at Pike County, Arkansas. As of 20 May 1922,her married name was Bagwell. Era Webb died on 6 August 1996 at age 88. She was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.

     Sarah M. Bagwell was born circa 1904. She was the daughter of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox.

     Fred C. Bagwell was born on 22 November 1905 in Pike County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox. Fred C. Bagwell lived in 1930 in Saline, Pike County, Arkansas. He married Verda Henderson on 3 October 1931 at Pike County, Arkansas.² Fred C. Bagwell died on 28 February 1976 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Delight Cemetery, Delight, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     Verda Henderson was born on 11 January 1911.¹ She married Fred C. Bagwell, son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and Julia Ann Fox, on 3 October 1931 at Pike County, Arkansas.¹ As of 3 October 1931,her married name was Bagwell. Verda Henderson died on 14 November 2001 at age 90.¹ She was buried at Delight Cemetery, Delight, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     America (Mary) Fox was also known as Mary Fox. She was born on 26 February 1863 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas J. Fox and Julia Ann Dick. As of 16 January 1879,her married name was Pierce.¹ America (Mary) Fox married Joseph Pierce on 16 January 1879 at Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.¹ America (Mary) Fox married Elisha Perry Bagwell, son of Leroy Trailor Bagwell and Tabitha Mitchell, on 10 December 1911 at Pike County, Arkansas.¹ As of 10 December 1911,her married name was Bagwell. America (Mary) Fox died on 15 September 1935 in Bills Community, Pike County, Arkansas, at age 72
Obit: Pike County Courier
Mrs. E.P. Bagwell, aged about 75 years, died at her home near Bills Sunday after an illness of short duration.
Mrs. Bagwell was well known in this section, the Bagwell's having lived near here for many years. Her husband is a well known and progressive farmer of the Bills community.
Besides a host a friends and near relatives who mourn her passing, she is survived by her husband, three sons and daughters, also a number of step children.
funeral services, conducted by Rev. C.D. Cade of Murfreesboro, was held at Bills Monday.¹ She was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     Roy Franklin Bagwell was also known as Leroy Franklin Bagwell. He was born on 5 April 1911 in Pike County, Arkansas. He was the son of Elisha Perry Bagwell and America (Mary) Fox. Roy Franklin Bagwell married Nina Marie Graves on 27 December 1935 at Howard County, Arkansas. Roy Franklin Bagwell and Nina Marie Graves were divorced before 1942. He served in the US Army during World War II. He was released on January 26, 1946. He was a Corporal. Roy Franklin Bagwell died on 2 February 1986 in Seattle, Washington, at age 74. He was buried at McCleary Cemetery, McCleary, Grays Harbor County, Washington.

     Tommy Yarbrough married Lela S. Bagwell, daughter of Leroy Trailor Bagwell and Tabitha Mitchell, circa 1885.

     Elijah Newton Smalling married Martha Bagwell, daughter of Leroy Trailor Bagwell and Tabitha Mitchell, in 1891 at Nashville, Howard County, Arkansas.

     Izora Sylvia Lattin was born on 22 May 1882.¹ She married William Smith Bagwell, son of Leroy Trailor Bagwell and Tabitha Mitchell, on 26 November 1903 at Pike County, Arkansas. As of 26 November 1903,her married name was Bagwell. Izora Sylvia Lattin died on 9 June 1960 in Portis, Osborne County, Kansas, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Cushing Cemetery, Cushing, Nacogdoches County, Texas.¹

     Isabell Sunshine Bagwell was born on 19 May 1900 in Gainesville, Harrison County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Smith Bagwell and Izora Sylvia Lattin. Isabell Sunshine Bagwell married Fred Sump on 18 December 1918. As of 18 December 1918,her married name was Sump. Isabell Sunshine Bagwell died on 26 February 1952 in Houston, Harrison County, Texas, at age 51.

     Fred Sump married Isabell Sunshine Bagwell, daughter of William Smith Bagwell and Izora Sylvia Lattin, on 18 December 1918.

     Hazel Tabitha Bagwell was born on 11 November 1904 in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Smith Bagwell and Izora Sylvia Lattin. Hazel Tabitha Bagwell married Lee Fenton on 22 May 1921. As of 22 May 1921,her married name was Fenton. Hazel Tabitha Bagwell died on 29 March 1976 in Denim Springs, Louisiana, at age 71.