Alton Ray Bagwell

M, b. 29 December 1924, d. 20 November 2014
     Alton Ray Bagwell was born on 29 December 1924 in Texas.1 He was the son of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston. Alton Ray Bagwell married Wanda F. after 1940. Alton Ray Bagwell was buried at Hillside Memorial Gardens, Snyder, Scurry County, Texas. He died on 20 November 2014 at age 89
Alton Ray “Al” Bagwell, of Stephenville, formerly of Big Spring, went to be with his Lord Thursday, November 20, 2014 after a short illness. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens in Snyder, Texas.

He was born December 29, 1924 in Clyde, Texas. Al joined the United States Army Air Corp and served in Italy and France during World War II. Upon returning home he worked a short time in the oil field, but shortly after began his food service career by cooking in Roby, Colorado City and Snyder. He moved to Big Spring and he worked for the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. After a short period, the owner enlisted Al to start the Wagon Wheel Drive Inns. After several years, there were three Wagon Wheels Inns and Al oversaw operations of the drive-inns and a commissary serving all three.

In 1962, he purchased what was the “Big M”, and founded “Al’s Drive Inn”. In 1964, he started “Al’s BBQ” on 4th Street which is still in operation.

He has held many volunteer positions through the years including, an elder at Hillcrests Baptist Church, President of the local chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association, a State Director of the Texas Restaurant Association, and other offices. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Gideons, and various organizations.

Al was preceded in death by his wife; his parents, Clyde and Sally Bagwell; three brothers, Bob Bagwell, Bill Bagwell and Hulen Bagwell; and his sister, Aunt Sis. He is survived by his son, Chuck Bagwell and wife, Sue, of Big Spring;, two daughters, Debbie Donaldson and husband, Bill of Hurst and Cindy Hughes of Gordon; seven grandchildren, and ten grandchildren
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He was buried at Hillside Memorial Gardens, Snyder, Scurry County, Texas.1

Children of Alton Ray Bagwell and Wanda F.

Citations

  1. [S5786] Alton Ray “Al” Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139038532

Hulen Rex Bagwell

M, b. 28 February 1926, d. 20 August 2010
     Hulen Rex Bagwell was born on 28 February 1926 in Callahan, Texas.1 He was the son of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Hulen Rex Bagwell married Peggy Rae Acker on 12 September 1946. Hulen Rex Bagwell died on 20 August 2010 in Colorado City, Colorado, at age 84.1 He was buried at Hillside Memorial Gardens, Snyder, Scurry County, Texas.1

Citations

  1. [S5787] Hulen Rex Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57467662

Nevelyn Faye Bagwell

F, b. 14 February 1929, d. 8 April 1999
     Nevelyn Faye Bagwell was born on 14 February 1929 in Callahan, Texas. She was the daughter of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston. As of 23 November 1979,her married name was Cowan. Nevelyn Faye Bagwell married Lon P. Cowan on 23 November 1979. As of 28 December 1984,her married name was Welch. Nevelyn Faye Bagwell married Melvin J. Welch on 28 December 1984. Nevelyn Faye Bagwell and Melvin J. Welch were divorced on 31 May 1989 at Texas. Nevelyn Faye Bagwell died on 8 April 1999 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 70.

Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell

M, b. 4 October 1927, d. 24 June 2006
     Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell was born on 4 October 1927 in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas.1 He was the son of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston. Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell married Betty Joyce Hill on 15 June 1951 at Robert Lee, Texas. Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell died on 24 June 2006 in Sears Methodist Center, Texas, at age 78 ABILENE, TEXAS — F. D. (Bill) Bagwell, age 78, a former resident of Sweetwater, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at the Sears Methodist Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at the Broadway Baptist Church with Ervin Lehrman officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home of Sweetwater. The family will receive friends and visitors at the funeral Home, 403 Locust Street, Sweetwater, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2006.

Bill was born on October 4, 1927 in Clyde, Texas. He married Betty Joyce Hill on June 15, 1951 in Robert Lee, Texas. He worked as an Air Conditioner Specialist for Lone Star Gas for many years before retiring. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He attended Broadway Baptist Church. The Bagwell's raised thirteen (13) foster children.

He was preceded in death by: one brother, Bob Bagwell and one sister, Nevelyn Welch.

He is survived by: his wife, Joyce Bagwell of Abilene, Texas; two daughters, Donna Bagwell of Abilene, Texas and Patti Lemen of Warrensburg, Missouri; three grandchildren, Chad Hudgins, Kayce Lemen and Steven Lemen; and two brothers, Hulen Bagwell of Colorado City, Texas, and Alton Bagwell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Calvin Boyd, Arthur Ray Boyd, Richard Posey, Tommy Navarette, Charles Kreisher, and Jesse Aguilar.

From THE SWEETWATER (TX) REPORTER.1
He was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Sweetwater, Texas.1

Children of Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell and Betty Joyce Hill

Citations

  1. [S3798] F D "Bill" Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Betty Joyce Hill

F, b. 27 August 1932, d. 12 December 2016
     Betty Joyce Hill was born on 27 August 1932 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She married Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell, son of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston, on 15 June 1951 at Robert Lee, Texas. Betty Joyce Hill died on 12 December 2016 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 84 Betty Joyce (Hill) Bagwell
August 27, 1932 - December 12, 2016

Betty Joyce Bagwell, age 84 of Houston, Texas (former resident of Sweetwater, Texas) passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Sollera of West Houston Nursing Home in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Stephens officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Betty Joyce Hill was born on August 27, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to Brice and Stella (Pendleton) Hill. She married F. D. (Bill) Bagwell on June 15, 1951 in Robert Lee, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Broadway Baptist Church. The Bagwells raised 13 foster children.

She is survived by two daughters, Donna Bagwell of Richmond, Texas and Patti Pyles of Overland, Kansas; three grandchildren, Chad Hudgins, Kayce Taylor and Steven Lemen and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, F. D. (Bill) Bagwell; three sisters, Dorothy Calaway, Billie Ply and Emaline Campbell; and two brothers, Knox Hill and George (G. B.) Hill.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6:00-7:30 P.M.

From online memorials, Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home, Sweetwater, Texas.
She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas.1

Children of Betty Joyce Hill and Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S3799] Betty Joyce Hill Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Donna Bagwell

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     Donna Bagwell is the daughter of Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell and Betty Joyce Hill.

Patti Bagwell

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     Patti Bagwell is the daughter of Felix Donald " Bill" Bagwell and Betty Joyce Hill.

Mary S. Hildreth

F, b. December 1849
     Mary S. Hildreth was born in December 1849 in Alabama. She was the daughter of James Marion Hildreth and Mary Lou Folsom.

Mollie V. Hildreth

F, b. circa 1862
     Mollie V. Hildreth was born circa 1862 in Alabama. She was the daughter of James Marion Hildreth and Mary Lou Folsom.

William Lihue Wiggins

M, b. 21 July 1879, d. August 1972
     William Lihue Wiggins was born on 21 July 1879 in Jamestown, Conecuh County, Alabama. He married Rose Etta Hildreth, daughter of James Marion Hildreth and Mary Lou Folsom, on 15 May 1910 at Conecuh County, Alabama. William Lihue Wiggins died in August 1972 in Evergreen, Conecuh County, Alabama, at age 93.

Benjamin Lewis Hildreth1

M, b. 26 August 1877, d. 24 May 1944
     Benjamin Lewis Hildreth was born on 26 August 1877 in Coffee County, Alabama.1 He was the son of Franklin Pierce Hildreth and Lenora F. Mimms.1 Benjamin Lewis Hildreth died on 24 May 1944 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 66.1 He was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1453] Benjamin Lewis Hildreth Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Erin Hildreth1

F, b. 14 December 1878, d. 3 October 1958
     Erin Hildreth was born on 14 December 1878 in Coffee County, Alabama.1 She was the daughter of Franklin Pierce Hildreth and Lenora F. Mimms.1 Erin Hildreth died on 3 October 1958 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 79.1 She was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1454] Erin Hildreth Whitfield Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Francis Marion Hildreth1

M, b. 5 August 1882, d. 5 September 1956
     Francis Marion Hildreth was also known as Frank Hildreth. He was born on 5 August 1882 in Coffee County, Alabama.1 He was the son of Franklin Pierce Hildreth and Lenora F. Mimms.1 He enlisted in the US Army between 1902 and 1904. Francis Marion Hildreth married Alma Carr between 1910 and 1913.2 Francis Marion Hildreth died on 5 September 1956 at age 74.1 He was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1455] Francis M "Frank" Hildreth Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S1477] Alma Carr Hildreth Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Terrell Pierce Hildreth1

M, b. 24 April 1886, d. 8 December 1921
     Terrell Pierce Hildreth was born on 24 April 1886 in Coffee County, Alabama.1 He was the son of Franklin Pierce Hildreth and Lenora F. Mimms.1 Terrell Pierce Hildreth died on 8 December 1921 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 35.1 He was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1456] Terrell Pierce Hildreth Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Hubert H. Chancey1

M, b. 7 November 1895, d. 22 January 1896
     Hubert H. Chancey was born on 7 November 1895 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1 He was the son of James Monroe Chancey and Sarah Elizabeth Hildreth.1 Hubert H. Chancey died on 22 January 1896 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1 He was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1461] Hubert H Chancy Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

David Marion Mixson1

M, b. 14 November 1867, d. 14 May 1955
     David Marion Mixson was born on 14 November 1867 in Coffee County, Alabama.1 He married Ada Lillian Hildreth, daughter of Travis Zaccheus Hildreth and Elizabeth Samantha Hayes, after 1880.1 David Marion Mixson died on 14 May 1955 in Alabama at age 87.1 He was buried at Old Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1465] David Marion Mixson Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Exa N. Warren1

F, b. 7 April 1886, d. 18 June 1984
     Exa N. Warren was born on 7 April 1886 in Alabama.1 She married Robert Bunyan Hildreth, son of Robert Henry Jackson Hildreth and Julia Spikes Hamner, after 1900.1 Exa N. Warren died on 18 June 1984 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 98.1 She was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Child of Exa N. Warren and Robert Bunyan Hildreth

Citations

  1. [S1467] Exa N Warren Hildreth Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S1469] Marguerite Hildreth Huey Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Marguerite Hildreth1

F, b. 17 October 1901, d. 20 June 1982
     Marguerite Hildreth was born on 17 October 1901.1 She was the daughter of Robert Bunyan Hildreth and Exa N. Warren.1 As of before 1929,her married name was Hiey. Marguerite Hildreth married James Alex Hiey Sr before 1929. Marguerite Hildreth died on 20 June 1982 at age 80.1 She was buried at Enterprise City Cemetery, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.1

Citations

  1. [S1469] Marguerite Hildreth Huey Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com.

Shadrick Benjamin Majors

M, b. 22 October 1862, d. 2 January 1938
     Shadrick Benjamin Majors was born on 22 October 1862. He married Lena Anna Hildreth, daughter of Robert Henry Jackson Hildreth and Julia Spikes Hamner, on 1 December 1887. Shadrick Benjamin Majors died on 2 January 1938 at age 75.

Belzira Jane Cruz1

F, b. 1858, d. 1893
     Belzira Jane Cruz was also known as Belzion Jane Cruce. She was born in 1858 in Titus County, Texas.1 She was the daughter of John Cruz and Nancy Stewart.1 Belzira Jane Cruz married Elbert Franklin Bagwell, son of George Washington Bagwell and Sarah M. J. Lewis, before 1884.1 Belzira Jane Cruz died in 1893 in Jacksboro, Dolby Springs, Texas.1

Children of Belzira Jane Cruz and Elbert Franklin Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.

John Cruz1

M, b. before 1850
     John Cruz was born before 1850.1 He married Nancy Stewart before 1858.

Child of John Cruz and Nancy Stewart

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.

Nancy Stewart1

F, b. before 1850
     Nancy Stewart was born before 1850.1 She married John Cruz before 1858.

Child of Nancy Stewart and John Cruz

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.

Ruth Almira Townsend1

F, b. 5 November 1879, d. 29 January 1967
     Ruth Almira Townsend was born on 5 November 1879 in Arkansas.1,2 She married Elbert Franklin Bagwell, son of George Washington Bagwell and Sarah M. J. Lewis, on 5 May 1907 at New Boston, Texas.1 Ruth Almira Townsend died on 29 January 1967 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, at age 87.1,2 She was buried at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.2

Children of Ruth Almira Townsend and Elbert Franklin Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.
  2. [S4797] Ruth Almira Townsend Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Knox Earnest Bagwell1

M, b. 1 September 1893, d. 19 February 1975
     Knox Earnest Bagwell was also known as Earnest Knox Bagwell. He was born on 1 September 1893 in Hood County, Texas.1,2 He was the son of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Belzira Jane Cruz.1 Knox Earnest Bagwell married Rosa Pearl Wilson before 1912. Knox Earnest Bagwell died on 19 February 1975 in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, at age 81.1,2 He was buried at Prairie Haven Memorial Park, Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico.2

Children of Knox Earnest Bagwell and Rosa Pearl Wilson

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.
  2. [S3148] Ernest Knox Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S3149] Furnie Joe Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

William Furney Bagwell1

M, b. 5 July 1884, d. 28 March 1960
William Furney Bagwell
Photograph courtesy of Nancy Blackburn via Find-A-Grave
     William Furney Bagwell was born on 5 July 1884 in Texas.1,2 He was the son of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Belzira Jane Cruz.1 William Furney Bagwell married Lorraine Dotton Bills after 1905. William Furney Bagwell died on 28 March 1960 in Clarendon, Donely County, Texas, at age 75.1,2 He was buried at Citizen's Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.2

Children of William Furney Bagwell and Lorraine Dotton Bills

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.
  2. [S4798] William Furney Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Norah Bagwell1

F, b. 28 December 1886, d. 6 January 1980
     Norah Bagwell was also known as Nora Cornelia Bagwell. She was born on 28 December 1886 in Texas.1,2 She was the daughter of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Belzira Jane Cruz.1 As of after 1895,her married name was Bunch. Norah Bagwell married Joseph Bunch after 1895. Norah Bagwell died on 6 January 1980 in Coarsegold, Madera County, California, at age 93.1,2 She was buried at Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.2

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.
  2. [S4803] Nora Cornelia Bagwell Bunch Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Cynthia Leoder Bagwell1

F, b. 12 September 1908, d. 28 February 1980
     Cynthia Leoder Bagwell was born on 12 September 1908.1,2 She was the daughter of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Ruth Almira Townsend.1 As of before 1932,her married name was Thornton.3 Cynthia Leoder Bagwell married Luther Edward Thornton before 1932.3 Cynthia Leoder Bagwell died on 28 February 1980 in Roswell, New Mexico, at age 71.1,2 She was buried at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.2

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.
  2. [S3139] Cynthia Leoder Bagwell Thornton Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S3140] Luther Edward Thornton Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Doyl Bagwell1

M, b. 21 July 1910, d. 3 August 1910
     Doyl Bagwell was born on 21 July 1910.1 He was the son of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Ruth Almira Townsend.1 Doyl Bagwell died on 3 August 1910.1

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.

Sylvia Corine Bagwell1

F, b. 30 September 1914, d. 18 April 1999
     Sylvia Corine Bagwell was born on 30 September 1914 in Bagwell, Red River County, Texas.1 She was the daughter of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Ruth Almira Townsend.1 Sylvia Corine Bagwell died on 18 April 1999 in Roswell, New Mexico, at age 84.1

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.

Dora Elzen Bagwell1

M, b. 26 August 1917, d. 20 December 2007
     Dora Elzen Bagwell was born on 26 August 1917.1,2 He was the son of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Ruth Almira Townsend.1 Dora Elzen Bagwell married Willard Roy Carnal after 1933. Dora Elzen Bagwell died on 20 December 2007 in Mesa, Arizona, at age 90.1,2 He was buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.2

Citations

  1. [S1472] Email from Dorothy Bagwell dated August 2010 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell - Subject Line: Elbert Franklin Bagwell.
  2. [S4791] Dora Elzen Bagwell Carnal Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi