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     Lawrence Willard Bagwell was born on 4 January 1920 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes.¹ Lawrence Willard Bagwell married Nelle Jones circa 1946.¹ Lawrence Willard Bagwell died on 20 May 2006 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 86


Lawrence Willard Bagwell, 86, of Greenville, died on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, and was a wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a blessing to all who came in contact with him.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Noah Lewis and Louise Elizabeth Hayes Bagwell, and the husband of the late Mary Nelle Jones Bagwell, to whom he was married for sixty years. A member of Bethel Baptist Church, he was a former Sunday school teacher.

He retired as an assistant overseer at the Monaghan J.P. Stevens Plant, and was a graduate of Parker High School.

Surviving are three daughters, Becky B. Massey of Mauldin and friend Don Connor, Beth B. Bridges (Steve) of Greer, and Bebe B. Levy (Mike) of Columbia; six grandchildren, Stacy Stokes (Mike), Shelly Massey, Brian Bridges, Brooke Bridges, Nick Levy, and Brittany Levy; and two great-grandchildren, Katie and Reagan Stokes. He was predeceased by three brothers, James Manuel Bagwell, Gilbert Lewis Bagwell, and Alvin William Bagwell.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon St., Greenville SC 29605, or American Diabetes Association, 16-A Brozzini Court, Greenville, SC 29615.

Service will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, with burial in Graceland Cemetery, West.

Visitation will be 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, before the service, at the funeral home.

Published in The Greenville News: 05-21-2006.¹

He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Gilbert Lewis Bagwell was born on 19 April 1918 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes. Gilbert Lewis Bagwell died on 18 November 1966 at age 48.^2,1 He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     James Manuel Bagwell was also known as James Marvin Bagwell. He was born on 29 November 1925 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.² He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes. James Manuel Bagwell married Sarah Elizabeth Buchanan after 1940. James Manuel Bagwell died on 18 June 1974 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, at age 48.^1,2 He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Alvin William Bagwell was born circa 1928 in South Carolina. He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes. Alvin William Bagwell died before 20 May 2006.¹

     Nelle Jones was born on 5 August 1919. As of circa 1946,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Lawrence Willard Bagwell, son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes, circa 1946.¹ Nelle Jones died on 26 March 2001 at age 81

Nelle Jones Bagwell, 81, of 26 Moody St., died Monday, March 26, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Greer, she was the wife of L. Willard Bagwell and a daughter of the late Roland and Myrtle Johnson Jones.

Mrs. Bagwell retired from J.P. Stevens, Monaghan Plant, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Harriett Bryson Sunday School Class.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Becky Massey of Mauldin, Beth Bridges and husband, Steve, of Greer, and Bebe Levy and husband, Mike, of Columbia; sisters, Elizabeth Riggs of Summerville, and Margaret Wilson, Deane McCoy, Jo Powell, all of Greer, and Betty Roberts of Morton, Ill; brothers, Earl Jones and Bob Jones, both of Greer; grandchildren, Stacy and Mike Stokes, Shelly Massey, Brian and Brooke Bridges, Nick and Brittany Levy; and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a brother, Malcolm Jones.

Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery, West.

Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Published in The Greenville News: 03-28-2001.

She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Becky Bagwell is the daughter of Lawrence Willard Bagwell and Nelle Jones. Becky Bagwell married (?) Massey after 1967.

     Beth Bagwell is the daughter of Lawrence Willard Bagwell and Nelle Jones. Beth Bagwell married Steve Greer after 1967.

     Bebe Bagwell is the daughter of Lawrence Willard Bagwell and Nelle Jones. Bebe Bagwell married Mike Levy after 1967.

     Pamela Harris married George Leon Bagwell III, son of George Leon Bagwell Jr. and Janice Webb, in 1998.¹

     John M. Henderson married Zenobia E. Bagwell, daughter of Irving Sidney Bagwell and Mary Evangeline Castleberry, on 17 September 1924 at Wake County, North Carolina.

     Alice V. Bagwell is the daughter of Healy Drummond Bagwell and Margaret Genevieve Murphy.

     Daniel Ira Chambless was born on 22 January 1875 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama. He married Ella Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Terry Bagwell and Rachel Weeks, in 1897. Daniel Ira Chambless died on 20 June 1931 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama, at age 56.

     Annie Ola Roberts was born in 1910. As of circa 1931,her married name was Bagwell. She married Cecil E. Bagwell, son of George Alexander Bagwell and Lucinda Boyles, circa 1931. Annie Ola Roberts died in 2003.

     Ruth Bagwell is the daughter of Cecil E. Bagwell and Annie Ola Roberts.

     Gerald “Dr. B” Bagwell was born on 20 February 1936 in Buford Community, Randolph County, Georgia. He was the son of Cecil E. Bagwell and Annie Ola Roberts. Gerald “Dr. B” Bagwell married Betty Tanner on 2 September 1955. Gerald “Dr. B” Bagwell died on 11 September 2017 at age 81
Gerald Bagwell, 81, of Lakeland, FL passed away on September 11, 2017 at the Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, FL. 'Dr. B.' was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. His public ministry extended over fifty years.
Gerald was born on February 20th, 1936 in Buford, GA, to Cecil and Ola Roberts Bagwell. On September 2, 1955, he married Betty Tanner of Auburn, GA.
Gerald was Ordained to Ministry within the Southern Baptist Convention in 1961. With Betty by his side, Gerald earned four professional degrees: Bachelor of Science, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, 1963; Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC, 1966; Master of Theology, Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, FL, 1968; and Doctorate of Theology, Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, FL, 1969.
Gerald began his ministry as Pastor of Fairfield Baptist Church, Clarksville, GA followed by: Hollywood Baptist Church, Hollywood, GA; Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC; First Baptist Church, Loganville, GA; First Baptist Church, Waynesboro, GA; Mountain Park First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, GA; First Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL; Bethany Baptist Church, Snellville, GA; Celebration Baptist Worship Center, Lakeland, FL; and First Baptist Church, Mulberry, FL. At the time of his passing, he was Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church at the Mall, Lakeland, FL.
In addition to pastoring, 'Dr. B.' served on the faculty of Ridgecrest Conference Center for four years and was honored to teach 'Church Growth' seminars throughout the country as well as in Seoul, S. Korea. He was active in the Southern Baptist Convention and the Florida Baptist Convention. His passion for ministering to young pastors led to his recognition and reputation as being a 'Pastor to Pastors.'
Gerald will also be remembered for his motivational radio program, 'Someone Cares' aired on WONN Radio, Lakeland, FL, as well as his many newspaper columns spanning decades.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Betty Tanner Bagwell, his father and mother, Cecil and Ola Roberts Bagwell of Winder, GA, and his sister, Ruth Ensley, formerly of Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his sons: Greg (Laura), Jeff (Colette), and Phil (Beth); as well as four grandchildren: Ryan (Taylor), Britton, Lindsey, and Bryce; and two great-grandchildren: Tanner and Vinley.
Services will be held at the First Baptist Church at the Mall, Lakeland, FL on Thursday, September 21st at 11:00 am.

Published in Ledger from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2017.
He was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.

     Sara Sue Kennedy married Robert Harold Bagwell, son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins, on 5 October 1956 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Sara Sue Kennedy and Robert Harold Bagwell were divorced on 14 May 1959 at Virginia.

     Joan Frances Chambers was born on 27 December 1927 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of 17 September 1959,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Harold Bagwell, son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins, on 17 September 1959 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Joan Frances Chambers died on 20 September 2008 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 80
Joan Frances Bagwell, formerly of Swannanoa, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the John F. Keever, Jr., Hospice Solace Center.
Mrs. Bagwell was a native of New Bedford, MA, and was a daughter of the late Jacob and Frances Yanacek Chambers. She served as a US Navy WAVE and she was married to the late Robert Bagwell.
She is survived by one brother, Robert Chambers and his wife, Carol, of Fletcher; three nieces, Heather Carroll, Rhonda Floyd and Danielle Chambers; two great-nieces, Morgan and Alexandria Carroll, and a cousin, Don White.
She was buried at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Lulia M. Bagwell was born circa 1879 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Lulia M. Bagwell died in April 1910 in Texas.

     Samuel J. Bagwell was born in November 1880 in Georgia. He was the son of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs.

     Jeanne M. Bagwell was born in August 1884 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Jeanne M. Bagwell died before 19 April 1910 in Dallas County, Texas.

     Mary A. Bagwell was born in February 1887 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs.

     Mattie O. Bagwell was born on 12 December 1887 in Ellis County, Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Mattie O. Bagwell died on 30 August 1936 in Pottsboro, Grayson County, Texas, at age 48.

     Elizabeth O. Bagwell was born in March 1891 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs.

     Robert Otha Bagwell was born on 5 October 1892 in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Robert Otha Bagwell married Hazel M. Pomplun before 1917. Robert Otha Bagwell died on 20 March 1930 in Poole, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 37.¹ He was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Hazel M. Pomplun was born on 4 September 1898 in Iowa.¹ As of before 1917,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Otha Bagwell, son of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs, before 1917. Hazel M. Pomplun died on 14 December 1992 in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 94.¹ She was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Gladys Louise Bagwell was born on 24 September 1917 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Otha Bagwell and Hazel M. Pomplun. Gladys Louise Bagwell died on 3 March 1935 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 17.¹ She was buried.¹

     Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. was born on 31 December 1920 in Dallas, Collin County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Robert Otha Bagwell and Hazel M. Pomplun. He served as a Commander in the United State Coast Guard.¹ Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. married Dorothy Marie Keys. Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. died on 22 October 2003 in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 82.

     Dorothy Marie Keys was also known as Dorothy Marie Hughes. She was born on 20 December 1932 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Otha Bagwell Jr., son of Robert Otha Bagwell and Hazel M. Pomplun. Dorothy Marie Keys died on 10 June 2014 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 81.

     Robert Owen Bagwell was born on 28 June 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys. Robert Owen Bagwell married Renetta Joy Manning on 30 June 1972 at Nicoma Park, Oklahoma.¹ Robert Owen Bagwell was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ He died on 15 January 2005 in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, at age 53
Robert O., age 53 of Chandler, OK passed away January 13, 2005. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 28, 1951 to Robert O. and Dorothy Marie (Hughes) Bagwell. Robert was a graduate of Choctaw High School. He married Renetta Joy (Manning) in Nicoma Park on June 30, 1972. Robert worked for Midwest City utilities department for 6 years and then for KimRay Inc. producer of oilfield equipment as a machinist for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, NASCAR and O.U. football. He is survived by his wife, Renetta of the home; two daughters: Rebecca Bagwell of Midwest City, and Sarah Woodruff and husband, Chris of Chandler; brothers: David Bagwell and wife, Patty of Meeker, OK, Steve Bagwell of Choctaw and Benny Boarts of OKC; sisters: Jane Gregory of Pink, OK and Marsha Shatswell of OKC, Pat Hughes, and Jamie Hughes of Moore; mother: Dorothy Hughes of Moore, and step-mother: Sally Bagwell of Nicoma Park. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Bagwell. Service will be at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 17, 2005 with interment at Arlington Memory Gardens.¹
He was buried at Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

     Renetta Joy Manning was born on 7 January 1950. As of 30 June 1972,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Robert Owen Bagwell, son of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys, on 30 June 1972 at Nicoma Park, Oklahoma.¹ Renetta Joy Manning died on 22 June 2018 in Oklahoma at age 68.