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     Forrest Lee Bagwell Jr. was born on 6 May 1927 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Forrest Lee Bagwell and Hazel Atkins. Forrest Lee Bagwell Jr. died on 3 August 2013 at age 86 Obituary

Pickens

Forrest Lee Bagwell, 86, of Pickens, passed from this life Saturday, August 3, 2013 at McCall Hospice House of Greenville.

Forrest was born in Easley, a son of the late Forrest Lee and Hazel Atkins Bagwell. He was retired from Union Bleachery in Greenville and was a member of The Pickens Church of God. A veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II, he was an active member of The American Legion, Post 11 in Pickens where he served as chaplain, and Seniors Unlimited of Pickens.

Survivors include a brother, Earley Bagwell of Pickens, and sister Frances Breazeale and her husband Carl of Fountain Inn. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 PM Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with funeral services following at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with The Reverend Charles Smith and The Reverend Fred Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens with military honors.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     John O'Neal married Hazel Atkins before 1930.

     Lucy Gilstrap was born on 7 August 1893 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She married Reverend James Andrew Bagwell, son of William Alfred Bagwell and Leanna Anna Lesley, before 1910. Lucy Gilstrap died on 6 February 1971 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Ola Mae Bagwell was born on 17 September 1910 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. As of before 1939,her married name was Wright.² Ola Mae Bagwell married V. A. Wright before 1939.² Ola Mae Bagwell died on 4 December 2003 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 93.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Gaines Bagwell was born in 1912. He was the son of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Gaines Bagwell died in 1913. He was buried at Smith Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Paul Bagwell was born on 25 September 1914 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Paul Bagwell married Lola Mae Bates after 1950. Paul Bagwell died on 18 June 2004 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 89.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Nellie Leanna Bagwell was born on 4 December 1915 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Nellie Leanna Bagwell died on 27 August 1986 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, at age 70.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Private James Lewis Bagwell was born on 29 June 1918 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Private James Lewis Bagwell married Frances Wright after 1935. Private James Lewis Bagwell died on 6 June 2011 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 92.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Frances Wright was born on 20 June 1923 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ She married Private James Lewis Bagwell, son of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap, after 1935. Frances Wright died on 31 December 1998 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 75 Frances Wright Bagwell, 75,
of Breazeale Road, died Thursday, Dec.31.1998 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

She was born in Greenville County, daughter of the late W.C. and Mary Ann Renner Wright.
She was a homemaker and a member of Easley Christian Fellowship.

Surviving are her husband James Lewis Bagwell of the home; three gaurghters, Donna Gillespie, Mary ann Patterson and Janet Ross all of Easley; a brother Ben Wright of
Greenville; a half brother, Joe Wright of Easley; three sisters Omie Brown and Rachel Goss both of Easley; Mickey Hester of Florida, a half sister Mary Wilson of Easley.
seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan, 1, 1999.
in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with interment in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home was in charge.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Ralph Luther Bagwell was born on 16 November 1920 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. He enlisted in the US Army on 27 June 1946 at. Ralph Luther Bagwell died on 19 April 1980 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 59.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Clara Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 28 October 1924 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Clara Elizabeth Bagwell died on 8 September 1938 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 13. She was buried at Smith Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Frederick Bagwell was born in September 1926 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Frederick Bagwell died on 25 November 1934 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 8. He was buried at Smith Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Mattie Eudora Bagwell was born on 2 February 1931 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Mattie Eudora Bagwell died on 22 December 1947 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 16. She was buried at Smith Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Betty Lucille Bagwell was born on 6 September 1934 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap. Betty Lucille Bagwell died on 29 January 2006 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 71
Betty Lucille Bagwell, 71, formerly of Porter Road, Liberty, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Easley Living Center.

Miss Bagwell was born in Pickens County and was a daughter of the late Andy and Lucy Gilstrap Bagwell.

Surviving are three brothers, James Bagwell and Albert Bagwell, both of Easley, and Samuel Bagwell of Mount Dora, Fla; and a sister, Janie Bagwell of Easley.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Greenlawn Memorial Park, with the Revs. Jim McManus and Frank Jenkins officiating. Family members are at their respective homes.

Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown is assisting the family with arrangements. Published in The Greenville News on January 31, 2006.¹
She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Beulah Irene Reid was born on 18 June 1903 in North Carolina.¹ She married Augustus Littleton Bagwell, son of Marcus B. Bagwell and Emmaline "Emily" Conly, on 22 February 1936 at Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina. Beulah Irene Reid died on 26 October 1979 in North Carolina at age 76.¹ She was buried at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Wade Fields Bagwell was born on 26 September 1902 in Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Marcus B. Bagwell and Emmaline "Emily" Conly. Wade Fields Bagwell married Verda Mosley after 1915.^1,2 Wade Fields Bagwell married Rose Lee Hamilton after 1915. Wade Fields Bagwell died on 26 September 1994 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 92.¹ He was buried at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Verda Mosley was born on 6 October 1905 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1915,her married name was Bagwell.² She married Wade Fields Bagwell, son of Marcus B. Bagwell and Emmaline "Emily" Conly, after 1915.^2,1 As of 10 June 1923,her married name was Nicholson. Verda Mosley married Fred Nicholson on 10 June 1923 at Transylvannia County, North Carolina. Verda Mosley died on 24 January 1979 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 73.¹ She was buried on 26 January 1979 at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Callie Bagwell was born on 12 August 1908 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Marcus B. Bagwell and Emmaline "Emily" Conly. Callie Bagwell married Albert Sidney Fortune after 1920. Callie Bagwell died on 6 June 1966 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 57. She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     Albert Sidney Fortune married Callie Bagwell, daughter of Marcus B. Bagwell and Emmaline "Emily" Conly, after 1920.

     Harrell David Bagwell was born on 4 October 1924 in Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Lambert Elam Bagwell and Mayo Helen Batson. Harrell David Bagwell married Helen Gertrude Owen after 1940. Harrell David Bagwell died on 22 August 1985 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 60.¹ He was buried at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Helen Gertrude Owen was born on 21 May 1918 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ She married Harrell David Bagwell, son of Lambert Elam Bagwell and Mayo Helen Batson, after 1940. Helen Gertrude Owen died on 10 September 2000 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, at age 82.¹

     Samuel Morgan Buchanan was born on 30 October 1921.¹ He married Dorothy Jean Bagwell, daughter of Lambert Elam Bagwell and Mayo Helen Batson, after 1940. He served as SFC in the US Army during World War II and Korea.¹ Samuel Morgan Buchanan died on 2 July 2005 at age 83.¹ He was buried at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     William Oscar Batson was born in 1883 in North Carolina. He married Mabel Bagwell, daughter of John Christopher Bagwell and Mary Adeline Cisson, after 1905. William Oscar Batson died in 1937 in California. He was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.

     Frederick Dakota "Dee" Gillespie was born on 22 December 1873 in Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ He married Julia Leanore Bagwell, daughter of John Christopher Bagwell and Mary Adeline Cisson, after 1895. Frederick Dakota "Dee" Gillespie died on 31 August 1953 in Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 79.¹ He was buried at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Lieutenant Wiley Hayes Bagwell Jr was born on 5 April 1836 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Rebecca Taft. Lieutenant Wiley Hayes Bagwell Jr married Frances Eleanor Pollard before 1858. He was a Lieutenant in Company C, Holcombe's Legion of South Carolina.

The Holcombe Legion of South Carolina fought in the American Civil War as part of the Confederate States Army. It was a true legion, being made up of different types of units, in this case cavalry (four companies) and infantry (initially eight companies, later expanded to ten).

Peter Fayssoux Stevens, former superintendent of the South Carolina Military Academy (and after the war a bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church), was authorized by South Carolina Governor Francis Wilkinson Pickens to raise a legion consisting of an infantry regiment, a cavalry battalion and artillery. When asked to name it, Stevens chose to honor the governor's wife, Lucy Holcombe Pickens, in the couple's presence. The unit's motto was "It is for the brave to die, but not to surrender."

The artillery component never materialized, but the legion was organized in fall 1861 and assigned to Evans' Brigade. William Porcher DuBose, later an Episcopal priest and noted theologian, served as its adjutant until 1862. The legion helped defend Charleston, South Carolina, in the summer of 1862. On July 17, Evans was ordered to move his unit to Richmond, Virginia. After reaching the city, the legion's infantry and cavalry were separated, never to be reunited, a common fate for Civil War legions. The cavalry was assigned to bolster the city's defense and eventually became part of the 7th South Carolina Cavalry Regiment. The Holcombe Legion fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run (or Second Manassas), South Mountain and Antietam (or Sharpsburg), all in August and September 1862. The legion suffered 24 dead and 131 wounded at Second Manassas, and DuBose wrote, "The Holcombe Legion was practically destroyed as a regiment; when we gathered up the remains there were about a hundred men." The legion served as skirmishers for a delaying force at the Battle of South Mountain. In September 1863, it mustered 276 men. It participated in the 1864 Siege of Petersburg and the 1865 Appomattox Campaign which ended in Robert E. Lee's surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the war. Lieutenant Wiley Hayes Bagwell Jr died on 18 November 1864 in Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, at age 28.¹ He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia.¹

     Frances Eleanor Pollard was born on 6 January 1833 in South Carolina.¹ She married Lieutenant Wiley Hayes Bagwell Jr, son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Rebecca Taft, before 1858. Frances Eleanor Pollard died on 28 May 1873 in South Carolina at age 40.¹ She was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Donald Lafayette Bagwell was born on 12 April 1858 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Lieutenant Wiley Hayes Bagwell Jr and Frances Eleanor Pollard. Donald Lafayette Bagwell married Alice E. Hall on 7 April 1881 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Donald Lafayette Bagwell died on 5 December 1947 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 89.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Alice E. Hall was born on 8 September 1855 in Campobello, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She married Donald Lafayette Bagwell, son of Lieutenant Wiley Hayes Bagwell Jr and Frances Eleanor Pollard, on 7 April 1881 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Alice E. Hall died on 3 January 1918 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 62.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Eliza Belle 'Lizzie' Bagwell was also known as Lizzie Bell Bagwell. She was born on 20 April 1892 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Donald Lafayette Bagwell and Alice E. Hall. Eliza Belle 'Lizzie' Bagwell died on 2 November 1918 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 26. She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Ethel Bagwell was born on 16 December 1890 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Donald Lafayette Bagwell and Alice E. Hall. Ethel Bagwell died on 21 April 1970 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹