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     Ralph Bagwell was born on 13 September 1929. He was the son of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner. Ralph Bagwell married Rose Mary Rogers after 1945. Ralph Bagwell died on 27 September 1987 in Headland, Henry County, Alabama, at age 58. He was buried at Headland Methodist Cemetery, Headland, Henry County, Alabama.

     Rose Mary Rogers was born on 12 February 1923 in Headland, Henry County, Alabama. As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ralph Bagwell, son of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner, after 1945. Rose Mary Rogers died on 5 April 2011 in Alabama at age 88. She was buried at Headland Methodist Cemetery, Headland, Henry County, Alabama.

     Lucille McCrary married James Frank Bagwell, son of Harry Frank Bagwell and Sally Grace Buice, circa 1959.

     Harry Franklin Bagwell II is the son of James Frank Bagwell and Lucille McCrary.

     Lucille Elisabeth Bagwell is the daughter of James Frank Bagwell and Lucille McCrary.

     Charles Everett married Betty Sue Bagwell, daughter of Harry Frank Bagwell and Sally Grace Buice, after 1970.

     Floyd Donald Bagwell is the son of Adrian Leroy Bagwell and Evie Thompson. Floyd Donald Bagwell married Nancy Lee Clark on 1 October 1960.

     Nancy Lee Clark married Floyd Donald Bagwell, son of Adrian Leroy Bagwell and Evie Thompson, on 1 October 1960.

     Richard Eugene Bagwell was born on 25 May 1936. He was the son of Adrian Leroy Bagwell and Evie Thompson. He served as a Private First Class in the US Army. Richard Eugene Bagwell married Janet (?) circa 1963. Richard Eugene Bagwell died on 29 January 2016 at age 79
Richard Bagwell, 79, went home to be with the Lord January 29, 2016. Richard was born May 25, 1936 in Akron to the late Adrian and Evie Bagwell.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired with over 40 years of service as a meat cutter with the Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Company. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and Barberton Masonic Lodge #750 and was an avid collector of antique engines.

Richard was preceded in death by his brother, David. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet; sons, Richard and Timothy Bagwell; granddaughters, Tina (Ray) Colegrove and Beth Bagwell; four great grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319 (SR619) with Rev. Glenn Rogers, Jr, Rev. Curt Hecker and Rev. Mike LaMar officiating. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To leave a special message online for the family, visit our website at www.schermesserfh.com.
He was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina County, Ohio.

     Persephoni Yates is the child of Matthew Spencer Yates and Brittany K. Bagwell.¹

     Matthew Spencer Yates is the son of George Denton.¹ Matthew Spencer Yates married Brittany K. Bagwell, daughter of Charles Burton Bagwell Jr. and Sandra Mahler, on 4 November 2015.¹

     Sarah E. Mead was born in October 1864 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Lewis. As of circa 1889,her married name was Bagwell. Sarah E. Mead married William F. Bagwell, son of Aaron Bagwell and Roseline (?), circa 1889. As of after 1900,her married name was Holcomb. Sarah E. Mead married W. M. Holcomb after 1900.

     Mary E. Bagwell was born on 13 March 1889 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.¹ As of circa 1906,her married name was Miles. Mary E. Bagwell married Luther Miles circa 1906. Mary E. Bagwell died on 15 July 1966 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.¹

     Luther Miles married Mary E. Bagwell, daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead, circa 1906.

     Elizabeth Lewis was born in 1833 in Georgia. She died in 1902 in Craighead County, Arkansas.

     W. M. Holcomb married Sarah E. Mead, daughter of Elizabeth Lewis, after 1900.

     Elizabeth Bagwell was also known as Mary Elizabeth Bagwell. She was born in February 1892 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead. As of between 1906 and 1908,her married name was Miles. Elizabeth Bagwell married Luther Miles between 1906 and 1908 at Arkansas. Elizabeth Bagwell died on 6 March 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, at age 74.

     James A. Bagwell was born in January 1895 in Arkansas. He was the son of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.

     Albert Bagwell is the son of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.

     Jennie Pearl Bagwell was also known as Pearl Bagwell. She was born in August 1897 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.¹ As of 16 November 1913,her married name was Byerly. Jennie Pearl Bagwell married John Wesley Byerly on 16 November 1913 at Bay County, Arkansas. Jennie Pearl Bagwell died on 13 April 1969 at age 71.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.¹

     John Wesley Byerly was born on 21 October 1891 in Marshall County, Kentucky. He married Jennie Pearl Bagwell, daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead, on 16 November 1913 at Bay County, Arkansas. John Wesley Byerly died on 5 September 1984 at age 92. He was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.¹

     Littleton Bagwell was born circa 1795 in North Carolina. He lived in 1830 in Lawrence County, Arkansas. He married Mahala "Mary" Brown on 20 February 1834.

     William Bagwell was born in 1822 in North Carolina. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell. William Bagwell married Nelly (?) before 1847. William Bagwell and Nelly (?) lived in 1850 in Powell, Greene County, Arkansas. William Bagwell died circa 1856 in Arkansas.

     Nelly (?) was born in 1826 in Tennessee. As of before 1847,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Bagwell, son of Littleton Bagwell, before 1847. Nelly (?) and William Bagwell lived in 1850 in Powell, Greene County, Arkansas.

     Joseph H. Bagwell was born circa 1847 in Arkansas. He was the son of William Bagwell and Nelly (?)

     Aaron Bagwell was born circa 1849 in Arkansas. He was the son of William Bagwell and Nelly (?)

     Mahala "Mary" Brown married Littleton Bagwell on 20 February 1834.

     Nora Mae Chewning was born circa 1898 in Texas. As of 2 September 1918,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willie Nelson Bagwell, son of David Thompson (Thomps) Bagwell and Ada Tinsey Russell, on 2 September 1918 at Sevier County, Arkansas. Nora Mae Chewning died on 31 August 1975. She was buried at Red Lick Cemetery, Red Lick, Bowie County, Texas.

     Thomas Bagwell was born on 25 December 1921 in Horatio, Sevier County, Arkansas. He was the son of Willie Nelson Bagwell and Nora Mae Chewning. Thomas Bagwell married Wilma Jean Edwards on 30 April 1951. Thomas Bagwell died on 31 March 2016 in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, at age 94 Thomas "Clyde" Bagwell, of Texarkana, Texas, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was 94 years old. Clyde was born on December 25, 1921, to Will Nelson Bagwell and Nora Chewning Bagwell in Horatio, Arkansas.

While growing up, Clyde lived in Horatio, DeKalb, and Texarkana with his siblings Edith Brower Qualls, Will C. Bagwell, and Jimmie C. Bagwell. After the war, Clyde worked as at the Pine Bluff Arsenal in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and the FAA and VA Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He later worked at the Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, Oklahoma and Texarkana, Texas, and the Lone Star Ordinance Plant in Hooks, Texas until retiring from the Federal Government.

Clyde belonged to the American Legion where he received his 50 year membership award in 2015. He was a member of the National Association of Federal Retired Employees. Volunteer work with The Boy Scouts of America and the Westlawn Junior High and Texas High Band Booster Clubs was also important.

Most importantly, Clyde was an active member of Westlawn Missionary Church for over 53 years.

Clyde had a distinguished military career serving with the US Navy in 1937 until 1945. His World War II Service as a boiler operator was on the USS Fairfax, the USS Laramie, the USS Baltimore, the USS Montpelier, and the USS Shenandoah.

Clyde Bagwell was, without apology, deeply proud of his family, his faith and his country. He loved to share stories from his time of service in World War II. He enjoyed time spent with his family. He loved any time spent fishing. Clyde never met a stranger. He was always eager to share a good fish tale or a war story. He treasured his friends, and he never was too busy to spend a moment with you.

Clyde is survived by his loving wife of 64 years and 11 months, Jean Edwards Bagwell and his children Thomas "Dale" Bagwell (Susan) of Spring, Texas and Lynn Bagwell Park (Bill) of Texarkana, Texas. Survivors also include grandchildren Noah Thomas Bagwell of Nanjing, China, Zak Bagwell (Ely) of Nanjing, China, Samantha Weesner (Roy) of Spring, Texas, Bryan Park (Rebecca) of Gonzales, Texas, Katelyn Park of Texarkana, Texas and two great grandchildren, Owen Bagwell and Oliver Weesner. A niece, Leta Qualls Easterwood of Temple, Texas, and a nephew, Ray Bagwell of Paducah, Kentucky, along with other extended family and many friends also survive Clyde.

His parents and siblings preceded him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Monday, April 4th at Chapelwood Funeral Home with Steve Reeves and Tom Sannes officiating. Graveside services will be at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens following the funeral. He was buried at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Wake Village, Bowie Chapel, Texas.

     Wilma Jean Edwards married Thomas Bagwell, son of Willie Nelson Bagwell and Nora Mae Chewning, on 30 April 1951.