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     Derek Brian "Dirky" Bagwell was born on 21 June 1960 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida.¹ He was the son of Charles Arthur Bagwell and Elizabeth Hall Green. Derek Brian "Dirky" Bagwell died on 26 October 2010 in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, at age 50
Derek Brian "Dirky" Bagwell (1960-2010)


Derek "Dirky" Brian Bagwell, 50, of Youngstown, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at a local hospital in Panama City.

Brian was born June 21, 1960, to Elizabeth Hall Green and the late Charles A. Bagwell in Orlando, Fla. He was served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain. Brian had a heart of gold and was a devoted father, son, brother and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Valerie Bagwell.

Brian leaves behind his mother; two sons, Charles John Bagwell and William Lofton Bagwell; daughter, Valynn Brianna Bagwell; fiancée, Nancy Teets; two brothers, Wayne Mann and Chuck Bagwell; three sisters, Beth Mann, Stephanie Bagwell and Denise Bagwell; close family friend, Claudine Roper; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Sanders officiating with interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 29, at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted but if you so desire please make contributions to the Children's Home Society.

Condolences may be submitted or viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com.

Southerland Family
Funeral Homes
100 E. 19th St.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-785-8532

Published in Panama City News Herald from October 28 to October 30, 2010.¹
He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Panama City, Bay County, Florida.¹

     Charles John Bagwell is the son of Derek Brian "Dirky" Bagwell.

     William Lofton Bagwell is the son of Derek Brian "Dirky" Bagwell.

     Valynn Brianna Bagwell is the daughter of Derek Brian "Dirky" Bagwell.

     Valerie E. Bagwell was born on 18 October 1966.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Arthur Bagwell. Valerie E. Bagwell died on 21 June 1983 in Florida at age 16.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Panama City, Bay County, Florida.¹

     William Arthur Bagwell married Minnie Parks.

     Minnie Parks married William Arthur Bagwell.

     Berry E. Bagwell was born on 1 April 1825.¹ He married Mary Ann Johnston on 18 November 1847 at Forsyth County, Georgia. He enlisted on 1 October 1864 in Company F, Florida 1st Cavalry Regiment for the Union Army (United States) on 12 Oct 1864. Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 06 Aug 1865. Mustered out on 17 Nov 1865 at Tallahassee, FL.¹ Berry Bagwell Occupation: Farmer Enlistment Date: 12 Oct 1864 Side Served: Union State Served: Florida Birth Date: 1 Apr 1825 Death Date: 20 Oct 1915 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 12 October 1864.Enlisted in Company F, 1st Cavalry Regiment Florida on 12 Oct 1864.Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 6 Aug 1865.Mustered Out Company F, 1st Cavalry Regiment Florida on 17 Nov 1865 at Tallahassee, FL. Berry E. Bagwell married Elizabeth Smith before 1870. Berry E. Bagwell died on 20 October 1915 in Florida at age 90.¹ He was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Zolfo Springs, Hardee County, Florida.¹

     Elizabeth Smith was born in October 1847 in Georgia. As of before 1870,her married name was Bagwell. She married Berry E. Bagwell before 1870.

     Robert Johnson Bagwell was born on 1 August 1873 in Brookesville, Florida. He was the son of Berry E. Bagwell and Elizabeth Smith.

     Savannah A. Bagwell was born circa 1870 in Florida. She was the daughter of Berry E. Bagwell and Elizabeth Smith.

     Josephine J. Bagwell was born on 24 December 1871 in Florida.¹ She was the daughter of Berry E. Bagwell and Elizabeth Smith. Josephine J. Bagwell died on 21 July 1963 at age 91.¹ She was buried at Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida.¹

     Ida Estelle Bagwell was born on 20 May 1879 in Florida.¹ She was the daughter of Berry E. Bagwell and Elizabeth Smith. As of 8 October 1893,her married name was Tucker. Ida Estelle Bagwell married Thomas G. Tucker on 8 October 1893 at Hernando, Florida. As of 23 June 1907,her married name was Crews. Ida Estelle Bagwell married Frank Crews on 23 June 1907 at Sumter, Florida. Ida Estelle Bagwell died on 14 February 1962 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Friendship Methodist Cemetery, Zolfo Springs, Hardee County, Florida.¹

     Berry Washington Bagwell was born on 24 July 1888 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Julia Judy Amanda Lynch. Berry Washington Bagwell married Lillian Smith before 1913. Berry Washington Bagwell married Mary Emma Brafford after 1919. Berry Washington Bagwell died on 6 May 1951 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 62 Son of William Bagwell and Mandy Lynch. Husband of Emma Bradford. He worked in the textitle industry. He was buried on May 8, 1951.¹ He was buried on 8 May 1951 at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Emma Brafford was born on 3 January 1894.¹ As of after 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married Berry Washington Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Julia Judy Amanda Lynch, after 1919. Mary Emma Brafford died on 15 May 1971 at age 77.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Charlie Roy Bagwell was born on 30 November 1912 in Belmont, North Carolina. He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Lillian Smith. He served as a S1 in the US Navy during World War II. Charlie Roy Bagwell died on 10 December 1996 at age 84. He was buried at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Isabel Bagwell was also known as Isa Belle Bagwell. She was born on 26 May 1915 in Gaston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Berry Washington Bagwell and Lillian Smith. Her married name was Fisher. Isabel Bagwell married (?) Fisher. Isabel Bagwell died on 15 May 1988 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 72. She was buried at Mauney Cemetery, Stanley, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Clarence Lloyd Bagwell was born on 17 July 1917 in Gaston County, North Carolina. He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Brafford. Clarence Lloyd Bagwell married Helen Lynn after 1938. Clarence Lloyd Bagwell died on 18 May 1977 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 59. He was buried at Sharon Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Cecil Mack Bagwell was born on 3 October 1919 in North Carolina. He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Lillian Smith. Cecil Mack Bagwell married France Marcelle Lowe after 1938. Enlisted in the US Army in 4 April 1942 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

CPL U.S. Army
World War II. Cecil Mack Bagwell died on 7 March 1980 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 60. He was buried at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     James Lester Bagwell was born on 12 April 1922 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Brafford. James Lester Bagwell married Joy Anderson after 1935.² He served in World War II and was a PFC, U.S. Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in September 1945.¹ James Lester Bagwell died on 30 December 1987 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 65.¹ He was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Dorothy I. Bagwell was born on 9 November 1925 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Brafford. As of after 1935,her married name was Hagan. Dorothy I. Bagwell married Robert Glenn Hagan after 1935. Dorothy I. Bagwell died on 22 November 1988 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 63. She was buried at Mount Holly Cemetery, Fairdale, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Lillian Smith married Berry Washington Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Julia Judy Amanda Lynch, before 1913.

     (?) Fisher married Isabel Bagwell, daughter of Berry Washington Bagwell and Lillian Smith. (?) Fisher died before 1988.

     Rebecca Taft was born in 1810 in South Carolina. As of before 1834,her married name was Bagwell. She married Wiley Hays Bagwell, son of Hays Bagwell and Margaret (?), before 1834. Rebecca Taft died in 1900 in Haywood, North Carolina.

     Willis Marion Bagwell was also known as Marion Bagwell. He was born in 1834 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Rebecca Taft. He served as a Pvt., Co. C, SC Infantry, Holcombe's Legion, CSA. Willis Marion Bagwell married Inda C. (?) Willis Marion Bagwell married Julia Judy Amanda Lynch before 1888.

     Inda C. (?) was also known as Juda Burns. She was born circa 1827 in North Carolina. Her married name was Bagwell. She married Willis Marion Bagwell, son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Rebecca Taft.

     Willis Marion Bagwell was also known as William Marion Bagwell. Willis Marion Bagwell also went by the name of William. He was born on 3 June 1864 in Haywood County, North Carolina. He was the son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Inda C. (?) Willis Marion Bagwell married Lottie May Smith before 1886. Willis Marion Bagwell married Minnie Jones in 1893. Willis Marion Bagwell died on 30 June 1928 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 64. He was buried on 2 July 1928 at Eboneza Chruch, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lottie May Smith was born in 1868. As of before 1886,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willis Marion Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Inda C. (?), before 1886.

     James Lee Bagwell was also known as Lee Bagwell. He was born on 15 August 1887 in Pelham, South Carolina. He was the son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Lottie May Smith. James Lee Bagwell married Arminnie Isabella Cantrell after 1909. He served as a Private in the US Army during World War One. James Lee Bagwell married Mary Ellen Norwood before 1923. James Lee Bagwell died on 9 June 1972 in King's Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, at age 84. He was buried at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Arminnie Isabella Cantrell was also known as Minnie Elizabeth Cantrell. She was born on 22 June 1883 in North Carolina. As of after 1909,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Lee Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Lottie May Smith, after 1909. Arminnie Isabella Cantrell died on 14 February 1955 in King's Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, at age 71.¹ She was buried on 16 February 1955 at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina.¹