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     Kelli Bagwell is the daughter of Johnny Wayne Bagwell.

     Pamela Rice married Timothy Donald Bagwell, son of Jerry Donald Bagwell and Shelba Jean Mayfield, circa 1977.

     Kimberly Bagwell is the daughter of Timothy Donald Bagwell and Pamela Rice.

     Deanna (?) married Thomas "Tommy" Bagwell, son of Jerry Donald Bagwell and Shelba Jean Mayfield.

     Donna (?) married Terry Bagwell, son of Jerry Donald Bagwell and Shelba Jean Mayfield, circa 1970.

     Joseph Bagwell is the son of Charles Furman Bagwell and Nancy Ann Greer. Joseph Bagwell married Sharon Hughes after 1972.

     Maria Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Furman Bagwell and Nancy Ann Greer. Maria Bagwell married (?) Ellison after 1972.

     Furman Jule Bagwell Jr. was born on 20 December 1955 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. He was the son of Furman Jule Bagwell and Stella Jean Asher. Furman Jule Bagwell Jr. married Rita Gay Lawson before 1975. Furman Jule Bagwell Jr. married Joellen Schonfeld on 16 October 1998 at Bartholomew County, Indiana. Furman Jule Bagwell Jr. died on 30 October 2010 in Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, at age 54
November 1, 2010
Furman J. Bagwell, Jr., 54

Anonymous Greensburg Daily News The Greensburg Daily News Mon Nov 01, 2010, 05:08 PM EDT

Greensburg — Furman J. Bagwell, Jr., 54 of Seymour, died Saturday, Oct. 30 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

He was born Dec. 20, 1955 at Ware Shoals, S.C. He was the son of Furman J. and Stella Jean (Asher) Bagwell, Sr. He was raised in Indiana and had resided in Westport, Hammond and Columbus. He graduated from South Decatur High School in 1974 and was a veteran having served with the US Army. He enjoyed playing cards, sports, including football and IU Basketball.

He is survived his father, Furman J. Bagwell, Sr. of Springfield, Fla; his daughter, Kayla Cathey of Westport; his son, Nicholas Bagwell of Norfolk, Va; his sister, Sandra Lewellen of New Port Richey, Fla., and 4 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella Bagwell and his son, Gabriel Lawson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Prather. Burial will be at the Westport Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.¹
He was buried at Westport Cemetery, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana.¹

     Nicholas Bagwell is the son of Furman Jule Bagwell Jr.

     Stella Jean Asher was born on 11 December 1936 in London, Laurel County, Kentucky.¹ As of before 1955,her married name was Bagwell. She married Furman Jule Bagwell, son of Reverend Ralph Leo Bagwell and Ruby Lee Lindley, before 1955. Stella Jean Asher died on 31 December 1999 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 63.¹ She was buried at Westport Cemetery, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana.¹

     Joellen Schonfeld married Furman Jule Bagwell Jr., son of Furman Jule Bagwell and Stella Jean Asher, on 16 October 1998 at Bartholomew County, Indiana.

     Kayla Bagwell married (?) Cathey after 1971. Kayla Bagwell is the daughter of Furman Jule Bagwell Jr.

     Sandra Bagwell is the daughter of Furman Jule Bagwell and Stella Jean Asher.¹ Sandra Bagwell married (?) Lewellen after 1975.

     (?) Lewellen married Sandra Bagwell, daughter of Furman Jule Bagwell and Stella Jean Asher, after 1975.

     Rita Gay Lawson was born on 20 August 1957 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky. As of before 1975,her married name was Bagwell. She married Furman Jule Bagwell Jr., son of Furman Jule Bagwell and Stella Jean Asher, before 1975. Rita Gay Lawson died on 2 March 1984 in Hope, Bartholomew County, Indiana, at age 26.

     Gabriel Nathan “Gabe” Lawson was born on 28 May 1975 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. He was the son of Furman Jule Bagwell Jr. and Rita Gay Lawson. Gabriel Nathan “Gabe” Lawson died on 19 October 2005 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, at age 30
GABRIEL "GABE" NATHAN LAWSON, 30

Gabe Lawson, 30, of Seymour, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2005 at 12:35 p.m. in Columbus Regional Hospital at Columbus.

He was born May 28, 1975, in Columbus.

He was raised in Decatur County and was a 1993 graduate of South Decatur High School. He participated in wheelchair rugby, bowling, track and field events for Special Olympics.

He is survived by a sister, Michelle Lawson, an aunt, Debbie (Mark) Owens; an uncle, Larry Lawson; a nephew, Kaleb Lawson.

He was predeceased by his mom, Rita Gay Lawson and grandparents, John and Barbara Lawson.

Visitation is today 4-8 p.m. at Bass and Gasper Funeral Home at Westport with the Rev. Steve Malone officiating. Burial will take place in the Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus.

Memorials may be made to the Shop with a Cop Program through the funeral home.

     Beverly Rose Barton married Mancel Cary Bagwell, son of Reverend Ralph Leo Bagwell and Ruby Lee Lindley, on 23 November 1974 at East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana. Beverly Rose Barton and Mancel Cary Bagwell were divorced on 12 June 1995 at Citrus, Florida.

     (?) Ellison married Maria Bagwell, daughter of Charles Furman Bagwell and Nancy Ann Greer, after 1972.

     Sharon Hughes married Joseph Bagwell, son of Charles Furman Bagwell and Nancy Ann Greer, after 1972.

     Jolene Joyce Bagwell was born on 21 January 1940 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Morris Bert Bagwell and Violet May Fox.¹ As of after 1957,her married name was Blankenship. Jolene Joyce Bagwell married Tex Junior Blankenship after 1957. Jolene Joyce Bagwell died on 6 January 2016 at age 75
COLORADO CITY RECORD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

Jolene J. Blankenship, 75, Colorado City went to be with her lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 with her family by her side in the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

Jolene was born on January 21, 1940 in Wewoka Oklahoma to the late Morris and Violet Fox Bagwell.

Shortly after graduating high school Jolene married the love of her life Tex Blankenship on April 19,1958 who preceded her in death May 16,2015. Jolene was a woman who loved her community and loved her church as well as her family. When not doing things with her children or grandchildren she would often times be seen doing many volunteer activities for the First Baptist Church in Colorado City, of which she was a member for many years. She was a member of the food committee, helped with the church puppet show and would lend a helping hand with the Angel Tree and Samaritan Hospitality House. She had a love for the open road and the wind blowing through her hair as she rode her motorcycle with her friends and family.

Jolene is survived by her children Leisa Dawson of Colorado City and Rod Blankenship of Christoval as well as by her grandchildren; Misty Richard and husband Willie, Krystal Martinez and husband Marcelo, Bryan Blankenship and wife Amber, Rodney Blankenship Jr., Autumn Martin and fiancé Antonio Estrada,Ariel McGuire and husband Robert, Kamron Martin and wife Maegan, and Alex Blankenship. Also surviving are her 13 great-grandchildren and 2 that are on their way.

She is proceeded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Tex Blankenship. A grandson,Reno James Martin and two great angels in waiting who greeted her upon her arrival.

A memorial service for Jolene will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10 am at the First Baptist Church of Colorado City with the Rev. Jerry Shields officiating. There will be a visitation for Jolene held on Friday January 8, 2016 from 6-8 pm at the Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.¹
She was buried at Colorado City Cemetery, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.¹

     Tex Junior Blankenship was born on 8 December 1937 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma.¹ He married Jolene Joyce Bagwell, daughter of Morris Bert Bagwell and Violet May Fox, after 1957. Tex Junior Blankenship died on 16 May 2015 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 77
Mr. Tex Blankenship, age 77, of Colorado City, died Saturday evening in an Abilene hospital.

As per his request, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Colorado City, with Dr. Jerry Shields officiating. Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tex was born December 8, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Aaron and Viola Beatrice Adams Blankenship and had been a resident of Colorado City for the past 50 years. He married Jolene Bagwell on April 19, 1958 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He worked for Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas for 38 years as a pumper and roustabout. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Colorado City and a 38 year member of the Colorado City Volunteer Fire Dept.

He is survived by his wife Jolene Blankenship of Colorado City, a daughter; Leisa Dawson of Colorado City; a son Rod Blankenship of Cristoval; a brother, Alvis and wife, Beverly Blankenship of Lawn, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Blankenship and a grandson, Reno Martin.

The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.¹
He was cremated at Colorado City Cemetery, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.¹

     Leisa Blankenship is the daughter of Tex Junior Blankenship and Jolene Joyce Bagwell. Leisa Blankenship married (?) Dawson after 1965.

     Rodney Allen Blankenship is the son of Tex Junior Blankenship and Jolene Joyce Bagwell.

     (?) Dawson married Leisa Blankenship, daughter of Tex Junior Blankenship and Jolene Joyce Bagwell, after 1965.

     Mary E. (?) married Miles Edward Bagwell, son of Robert Lester Bagwell and Vallie Ivoris McCrow, after 1960.¹

     Edmund Bagwell was also known as Edward Bagwell. He was born in September 1863 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of George Bagwell and Jane (?) Edmund Bagwell married Eleanora "Nora" Tyler in 1895. Edmund Bagwell married Eleanor Tyler on 1 February 1906 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Eleanor Tyler married Edmund Bagwell, son of George Bagwell and Jane (?), on 1 February 1906 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Spencer Bagwell was born in December 1869 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Daniel Bagwell. Spencer Bagwell married Margie Savage on 2 March 1890 at Accomack County, Virginia.¹ Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ Spencer Bagwell married Martha (?) after 1901. Spencer Bagwell died on 23 March 1941 in Daugherty, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 71. He was buried on 26 March 1941 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Howard Thomas Bagwell was born on 15 June 1890 in Accomack County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage.^1,2 Howard Thomas Bagwell lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.² He died on 22 May 1932 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 41 crushed by a truck on the state highway.¹ He was buried on 24 May 1932 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Herbert Bagwell was born on 25 April 1893 in Accomack County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Spencer Bagwell and Margie Savage.^1,2 Herbert Bagwell lived on 6 June 1900 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia.² He married Laura Kellam on 11 February 1912 at Accomack County, Virginia. Herbert Bagwell and Laura Kellam were divorced on 16 June 1921 at Accomack County, Virginia. Herbert Bagwell died on 12 December 1923 in Lee, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 30.¹ He was buried on 13 December 1923 at Family Cemetery, near Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹