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     Geneva Bagwell was born on 8 July 1923 in Pickens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of William Earl Bagwell and Viola Nix. As of after 1938,her married name was Brackens. Geneva Bagwell married Samuel Clarence Brackens after 1938. Geneva Bagwell died on 18 January 2004 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, at age 80.

     Samuel Clarence Brackens was born on 17 September 1920 in South Carolina. He married Geneva Bagwell, daughter of William Earl Bagwell and Viola Nix, after 1938. He served in the US Navy. Samuel Clarence Brackens died on 30 November 1994 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 74.

     Bernice Bagwell was born on 23 February 1929 in Pickens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of William Earl Bagwell and Viola Nix. As of after 1945,her married name was Allsep. Bernice Bagwell married Elijah Clifton Allsep after 1945. Bernice Bagwell died on 22 July 1995 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 66. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Elijah Clifton Allsep was born in June 1930 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. He married Bernice Bagwell, daughter of William Earl Bagwell and Viola Nix, after 1945. Elijah Clifton Allsep died on 15 September 2000 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 70. He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lewis F. Bagwell was born in April 1900 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.¹ Lewis F. Bagwell appeared on the 1900 United States Federal Census for Hart County, Georgia, enumerated on 21 June 1900.¹

     Lawrence Clayton "Bud" Bagwell was born on 14 April 1900 in Hart County, Georgia.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.^3,2 Lawrence Clayton "Bud" Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Bryant's District, Franklin County, Georgia, enumerated on 15 April 1910.³ He married Beulah Olliebell O'Donald after 1916. Lawrence Clayton "Bud" Bagwell lived on 21 July 1920 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.² He appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 21 July 1920.² He died on 8 February 1961 in South Carolina at age 60.¹ He was buried at Oconee Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.¹

     Beulah Olliebell O'Donald was born on 4 January 1898 in Georgia.¹ As of after 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lawrence Clayton "Bud" Bagwell, son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs, after 1916. Beulah Olliebell O'Donald died on 3 January 1980 in Seneca South, Oconee County, South Carolina, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Oconee Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.¹

     Beatrice Bagwell was born on 18 July 1905 in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.^2,1 Beatrice Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Bryant's District, Franklin County, Georgia, enumerated on 15 April 1910.² She appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 21 July 1920.¹ As of before 1921,her married name was Fuller. She married Fred Frank Fuller before 1921. Beatrice Bagwell died on 27 June 1978 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 72. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Fred Frank Fuller was born on 26 December 1903 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He married Beatrice Bagwell, daughter of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs, before 1921. Fred Frank Fuller died on 23 May 1945 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 41.

     Reverend James Roy Bagwell also went by the name of Roy. He was born on 17 June 1907 in Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.^2,1 Reverend James Roy Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Bryant's District, Franklin County, Georgia, enumerated on 15 April 1910.² He appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 21 July 1920.¹ He married Bessie Pauline Ledford before 1930. Reverend James Roy Bagwell lived in 1930 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. He died on 5 September 1967 in Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, at age 60 of carcinoma of the lung with metastasis. He was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Bessie Pauline Ledford was also known as Pauline Ledford.¹ She was born on 11 June 1911 in Oconee County, South Carolina.¹ As of before 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Reverend James Roy Bagwell, son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs, before 1930. Bessie Pauline Ledford died on 15 October 1942 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 31.¹ She was buried at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Floyd Rudolph Bagwell was born on 31 July 1930 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Reverend James Roy Bagwell and Bessie Pauline Ledford. Floyd Rudolph Bagwell died on 22 August 1930 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Beulah Mae Bagwell was born on 17 June 1909 in Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.^2,1 Beulah Mae Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Bryant's District, Franklin County, Georgia, enumerated on 15 April 1910.² She appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 21 July 1920.¹ As of after 1925,her married name was Kennemore. She married Rufus Lawrence Kennemore after 1925. Beulah Mae Bagwell died on 15 February 1976 in Greenville Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina, at age 66. She was buried on 17 February 1976 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Anderson, South Carolina.

     Rufus Lawrence Kennemore was born on 17 June 1909 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He married Beulah Mae Bagwell, daughter of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs, after 1925. Rufus Lawrence Kennemore died on 29 July 1965 at age 56.

     Mary Bagwell is the daughter of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.

     Reverend William Parker Bagwell also went by the name of Parker.¹ He was born on 2 January 1913 in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs.¹ Reverend William Parker Bagwell appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 21 July 1920.¹ He married Nancy Rhodes before 1930. Reverend William Parker Bagwell lived in 1930 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. He died on 1 March 1951 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 38. He was buried on 3 March 1951 at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Nancy Rhodes was born on 26 December 1913 in Union County, Georgia. As of before 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Reverend William Parker Bagwell, son of James Lewis Bagwell and Beulah Boggs, before 1930. As of after 1952,her married name was Lindley. Nancy Rhodes married Howell M. Lindley after 1952. Nancy Rhodes died on 3 February 1960 in South Carolina at age 46. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Wilton Edward Bagwell was born on 17 November 1930 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Reverend William Parker Bagwell and Nancy Rhodes. Wilton Edward Bagwell married Betty Hamby after 1945. Wilton Edward Bagwell died on 26 January 2019 in South Carolina at age 88


Wilton Edward Bagwell, 88, husband of the late Betty Hamby Bagwell passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born in Easley, S.C. and the son of the late Nancy and Reverend William Parker Bagwell.
He is survived by his daughter Karen Bagwell Smith (Michael) of Spartanburg, sister Pat Thompson (Ralph) of Mauldin and grandsons Jonathan Bagwell (Loren) of Greenville and Scott Bagwell (Erica) of Pendleton. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Cooper and Campbell Bagwell.
He was predeceased by his son, Michael Bagwell and siblings, Ken Bagwell and Juanita Staton.
Wilton served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was also a member of the local chapter of the Marine Corp League in Greenville. He was very active in the community and served on the Greenville County Election Commission and S.C. Restaurant Association and loved working with the Easter Seals and Lions Club. Wilton, Betty and Mike ran Colonial Drugs Restaurant at Pleasantburg Shopping Center together for more than 18 years.
A memorial service will be held at NewSpring- Eastlan at 625 S. Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville, S.C on Thursday, January 31st at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held immediately following the service.

Cremation Society of South Carolina.


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

     Charles Kenneth Bagwell was born on 31 October 1932 in South Carolina. He was the son of Reverend William Parker Bagwell and Nancy Rhodes. Charles Kenneth Bagwell married Jackie V. (?) after 1950. Charles Kenneth Bagwell died on 25 September 2009 at age 76.

     Juanita Carolyn Bagwell was born on 4 July 1935 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Reverend William Parker Bagwell and Nancy Rhodes. As of after 1955,her married name was Staton. Juanita Carolyn Bagwell married Benny D. Staton after 1955. Juanita Carolyn Bagwell died on 30 January 2008 in St. Francis Hospital, Greer, South Carolina, at age 72. She was buried on 1 February 2008 at Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Annie Lee Worley was born on 1 August 1903 in Georgia.¹ As of before 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married Eddie Louis Bagwell, son of William Alfred Bagwell and Leanna Anna Lesley, before 1921. Annie Lee Worley died on 11 July 1993 in Greenville, Greenville County, Georgia, at age 89.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Joseph Drewy Bagwell was born on 13 August 1921 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Eddie Louis Bagwell and Annie Lee Worley. Joseph Drewy Bagwell married Edith Janell Gregory after 1935. He served in the US Army before and during World War II from 6 December 1939 to 30 November 1944. Joseph Drewy Bagwell died on 15 August 1996 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Edith Janell Gregory was born on 2 March 1927 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joseph Drewy Bagwell, son of Eddie Louis Bagwell and Annie Lee Worley, after 1935. Edith Janell Gregory died on 5 June 2015 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 88 [:CR:]Janelle Gregory Bagwell, 88, of Greenville, wife of the late Joseph Drewy Bagwell, passed away Friday, June, 5, 2015.

Born March 2, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Philo Edwin and Agnes Barker Gregory. Mrs. Bagwell was a homemaker and of The Church of God faith.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Laverne Bagwell, sisters, Betty Pridemore and Katherine Jones; and great-granddaughter, Angelette Anne Ragan.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Truth Outreach of Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Frances Martha Bagwell was also known as Martha Frances Bagwell. She was born on 25 March 1923 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Eddie Louis Bagwell and Annie Lee Worley. As of after 1945,her married name was Haley. Frances Martha Bagwell married Melvin Smith Haley after 1945. Frances Martha Bagwell died on 23 April 1965 at age 42. She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Minnie Elvira Duncan was born in 1894.¹ As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Calvin Andrew Bagwell, son of William Robert Bagwell and Mattie Laura Lawson, after 1910.¹ Minnie Elvira Duncan died in 1985.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Nancy Elmina Harvey was born on 19 June 1889 in North Carolina. As of before 1911,her married name was Whitman. She married (?) Whitman before 1911. As of 25 April 1919,her married name was Bagwell. Nancy Elmina Harvey married Enos Arthur Bagwell, son of Private James Thomas Lort Bagwell and Sarah Frances Motte, on 25 April 1919 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. Nancy Elmina Harvey died on 19 March 1921 at age 31. She was buried on 20 March 1921 at Duncan Creek Church, South Carolina.

     Rosamond Beatrice Whitman was born on 16 February 1911 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of (?) Whitman and Nancy Elmina Harvey. As of after 1927,her married name was Broom. Rosamond Beatrice Whitman married Rufus Fred Broom after 1927. Rosamond Beatrice Whitman died in February 1980.

     Rufus Fred Broom was born on 29 November 1908 in Anderson, South Carolina. He married Rosamond Beatrice Whitman, daughter of (?) Whitman and Nancy Elmina Harvey, after 1927. Rufus Fred Broom died in January 1958 in South Carolina at age 49.

     Alice H. Hall was born on 22 March 1880 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1907,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Henry Bagwell before 1907.² Alice H. Hall and John Henry Bagwell Sr. lived in 1930 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Alice H. Hall died on 7 November 1941 in Lutz, Florida, at age 61.¹ She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.¹

     Gazelle Minnie Bagwell was born on 16 June 1904 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of John Henry Bagwell and Alice H. Hall. As of before 1940,her married name was Evans. Gazelle Minnie Bagwell married Clyde C. Evans before 1940. Gazelle Minnie Bagwell and Clyde C. Evans were divorced in July 1957 at Hillsborough County, Florida. As of after 1958,her married name was Mowrey. Gazelle Minnie Bagwell married (?) Mowrey after 1958. Gazelle Minnie Bagwell died on 16 January 1988 in Tampa, Florida, at age 83.