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     Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 24 October 1918 in Cross Plains, Texas. She was the daughter of William Charles "Willie" Bagwell and Betty Mae Patterson. As of after 1935,her married name was Skinner. Elizabeth Bagwell married (?) Skinner after 1935. Elizabeth Bagwell died on 26 September 2002 in Wilberley, Texas, at age 83.

     Major William Charles "Bill" Bagwell Jr. was born on 22 March 1922 in Texas. He was the son of William Charles "Willie" Bagwell and Betty Mae Patterson. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in Houston, Texas during World War II. He served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He acheived the rank of Major. Major William Charles "Bill" Bagwell Jr. married Patricia Cecilia Cody after 1945. Major William Charles "Bill" Bagwell Jr. died on 19 July 2013 at age 91


William Charles Bagwell Jr., 91, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on July 19, 2013. He was deeply loved by family and friends.

Bill was soft spoken and gentle while being a superb football player. He started his career at Breckenridge High School. Upon graduation, he received the honor of being named "All State". He went on to play for Rice University on a full scholarship. The U.S. had entered WWII, so he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he continued to play football for the Randolph Flyers. He graduated from Rice after the war, but was soon recalled. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Patricia Cody. They married and soon began seeing the world. He was stationed on Kwajalein for the A Bomb tests, Patrick AFB, Florida, for the beginning of the space program, Hahn AFB Germany for the Berlin Wall Crisis among other assignments. He retired after 25 years as a Major. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Georgetown, Texas; his sons: Bill Bagwell (Suzanne) of Georgetown, Texas and Thad Bagwell (Birdie) of San Marcos, Texas; his daughters: Barbara Cipolla (David) of San Ramon, California and Patricia Knox (Daniel) of Tigard, Oregon. There are six grandchildren: Bob, Brian, Laurel, Cody, Sophie and Zach. Lastly, are the wonderful great grandchildren: Ashley, Ian, Cody, Bailey, Joshua and D.J. who love their "Peepaw".

Bill's kindness, sense of humor, humility and warmth will always be in our hearts; his sweet smile on our faces.

A time of visitation will be held at Ramsey Funeral Home beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24th at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas with military honors.



He was buried on 24 July 2013 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Bell County, Texas.

     Infant Bagwell was born on 10 June 1899 in DeLeon, Comanche County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of James Wiley Bagwell and Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon. Infant Bagwell died on 15 June 1899 in DeLeon, Comanche County, Texas.¹ She was buried at DeLeon Cemetery, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas.¹

     Ernest Jerry Bagwell was also known as Jerry Ernest Bagwell. He was born on 15 October 1892 in Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. Ernest Jerry Bagwell married Bessie Ann Green before 1930. Ernest Jerry Bagwell died on 25 April 1975 in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     James E. Bagwell was also known as Jim Bagwell He was always referred to and called himself [James.^1,2 He was born on 14 August 1894 in Courtney, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.^1,2 He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. James E. Bagwell married Ola Robertha Wood on 24 December 1916 at Harmony, Floyd County, Texas.² James E. Bagwell died on 13 October 1988 in Dimmit, Castro County, Texas, at age 94


Funeral services for Jim Bagwell, 94, longtime Dimmitt resident, were held Saturday in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Vernon O'Kelly, pastor, officiating.

Burial followed in Castro memorial Gardens under the direction of Foskey-Flemins Funeral Home.

He died last Thursday morning in Plains Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Born in Indian Territory, Mr. Bagwell moved to Castro County in 1917. He married his wife, Robertha, on Dec. 24, 1926, in the Harmony community. She died on March 26. He was a retired farmer and rancher and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Robert of Hazlehurst, Miss., and J.A. of Morgan, Wyo; three daughters, Christine Bell of Perryton, Grace Marie Holland of Midland and LaTrelle Bagwell of Apple Valley, Calif; two sisters, Hattie Howell and Mildred Gullion, both of Weatherford; two brothers, George and Ivor, both of Dimmitt; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to a favorite charity.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Howell, Jack Howell, Herbert Howell, Monty Boozer, George Sides and Milton Bagwell.¹


He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     Ola Robertha Wood was also known as Robertha Wood. She was born on 20 September 1895 in Texas.² As of 24 December 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married James E. Bagwell, son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley, on 24 December 1916 at Harmony, Floyd County, Texas.¹ Ola Robertha Wood died on 26 March 1988 in Dimmit, Castro County, Texas, at age 92.² She was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.²

     Grace Margaret Bagwell was born on 16 March 1896 in Orr, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). She was the daughter of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. Grace Margaret Bagwell died on 19 August 1919 in Floydada, Floyd County, Texas, at age 23. She was buried at Carrs Chapel Cemetery, Allmon, Floyd County, Texas.

     George Aubrey Bagwell was born on 24 January 1900 in Oklahoma. He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. George Aubrey Bagwell married Ruby Lois McClung on 16 June 1933. George Aubrey Bagwell died on 3 January 1993 at age 92. He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.

     Charles Bagwell was born in January 1900 in Oklahoma. He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley.

     Mildred Bagwell was born on 26 April 1904 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. As of before 1940,her married name was Gullion. Mildred Bagwell married John Elza Gullion before 1940. Mildred Bagwell died on 4 December 1999 in Weatherford, Texas, at age 95.

     Ada Marie Bagwell was also known as Marie L. Bagwell. She was born on 1 June 1910 in Texas. She was the daughter of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. As of 9 May 1929,her married name was Teague. Ada Marie Bagwell married James Seaborn Teague on 9 May 1929 at Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. Ada Marie Bagwell died on 26 August 1960 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, at age 50. She was buried at Englewood Cemetery, Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas.

     Seth Bagwell died in 1862 in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born in 1862 in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was the son of John Murry Bagwell and Millie Jane Singleton.

     Ernest Myl Bagwell was born on 31 March 1879 in Indian Territory.¹ He was the son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Black. Ernest Myl Bagwell married Francis E. Reeder after 1900. Ernest Myl Bagwell and Mary Black lived in 1920 in Roy, Mora County, New Mexico. Ernest Myl Bagwell and Myles Franklin Bagwell lived in 1930 in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas. Ernest Myl Bagwell died on 2 July 1930 in Polk County, Arkansas, at age 51.¹ He was buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma.¹

     Francis E. Reeder was born in 1885. As of after 1900,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ernest Myl Bagwell, son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Black, after 1900. Francis E. Reeder died in 1935.

     Myles Franklin Bagwell was also known as Franklin Bagwell. He was born on 16 March 1907 in Caddo County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Ernest Myl Bagwell and Francis E. Reeder. Myles Franklin Bagwell and Ernest Myl Bagwell lived in 1930 in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas. The 1940 US Census listed him as divorced in Los Angeles, California. His occupation is listed as a truck driver. He is living with Euelyn Brady as a lodger. Myles Franklin Bagwell lived in 1940 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. He lived in 1954 in Los Angeles County, California. He married Marie A. Cole on 3 June 1957 at King County, Washington. Myles Franklin Bagwell died on 23 November 1970 in Snohomish County, Washington, at age 63. He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

     Jack Hambell Bagwell was also known as Jackson Hambell Bagwell. He was born on 4 July 1915 in Fulson, Caddo County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Ernest Myl Bagwell and Francis E. Reeder. Jack Hambell Bagwell lived in 1936 in Los Angeles, California. He died on 24 December 2001 at age 86.

     Clyde Norlton Bagwell was born on 18 April 1893 in Caddo, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). He was the son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey. He served in WWI. Clyde Norlton Bagwell married Lurline Joiner on 18 December 1919 at Floyd County, Texas. Clyde Norlton Bagwell died on 6 November 1986 in Floyd County, Texas, at age 93. He was buried at Floydada Cemetery, Floydada, Floyd County, Texas.

     Lurline Joiner was born on 3 January 1903 in Ellis County, Texas. As of 18 December 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clyde Norlton Bagwell, son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey, on 18 December 1919 at Floyd County, Texas. Lurline Joiner died on 3 December 1986 in Lockney, Floyd County, Texas, at age 83. She was buried at Floydada Cemetery, Floydada, Floyd County, Texas.

     Harry Bagwell is the son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey.

     Okler Celestia Bagwell was born on 19 September 1895 in Caddo, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). She was the daughter of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey. As of after 1910,her married name was Joiner. Okler Celestia Bagwell married Preston Joiner after 1910. Okler Celestia Bagwell died on 9 October 1981 in Credwell, Lane County, Oregon, at age 86. She was buried at Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.¹

     Preston Joiner was born on 6 January 1901 in Ellis County, Texas. He married Okler Celestia Bagwell, daughter of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey, after 1910. Preston Joiner died on 22 September 1987 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 86.

     Clinton Orr Bagwell was also known as Clinton Ray Bagwell. He was born on 20 March 1898 in Caddo, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). He was the son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey. Clinton Orr Bagwell married Edna Virginia Lewis on 8 April 1920. Clinton Orr Bagwell died on 16 December 1952 in Los Angeles, California, at age 54. He was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.

     Edna Virginia Lewis was born on 28 February 1901 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. As of 8 April 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clinton Orr Bagwell, son of William Young Bagwell and Mary Susan Bailey, on 8 April 1920. Edna Virginia Lewis died on 12 April 1978 in Los Angeles, California, at age 77.

     Virginia Belle Bagwell was born on 7 December 1920 in Roy, Harding County, New Mexico.¹ She was the daughter of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis. As of after 1937,her married name was Griffis.² Virginia Belle Bagwell married J. Lee Griffis after 1937.² Virginia Belle Bagwell died on 1 June 2010 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, at age 89
GREENCASTLE, Ind. - Virginia Belle (Bagwell) Griffis, 89, died Tuesday (June 1, 2010) at Hickory Creek at Sunset, Greencastle, Ind.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at New Life Foursquare Church, Monmouth, Ill.. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Iowa. Memorials may be made to New Hope Fellowship, 1577 Hwy 231 N., Greencastle, IN 46135. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in The Register-Mail on June 3, 2010.¹
She was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa.¹

     Mary Pauline Bagwell was born on 10 June 1924 in Albequerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.¹ She was the daughter of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis. As of 2 October 1944,her married name was Shivers. Mary Pauline Bagwell married Wesley Shelton Shivers on 2 October 1944. Mary Pauline Bagwell died on 3 July 1988 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California, at age 64.¹ She was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.¹

     Wesley Shelton Shivers was born on 7 November 1923 in Vernon, Texas. He married Mary Pauline Bagwell, daughter of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis, on 2 October 1944. Wesley Shelton Shivers died on 11 July 2010 in Lubbock, Texas, at age 86.

     Clinton Ray Bagwell was born on 18 September 1925 in Albequerque, New Mexico.¹ He was the son of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis. He served as RMN2 in the US NAVY during World War II and the Korean War.¹ Clinton Ray Bagwell married Joan Alice Maddrum on 29 August 1953. Clinton Ray Bagwell died on 3 January 2009 in Temple City, California, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Covina, Los Angeles County, California.¹

     Joan Alice Maddrum was born on 20 March 1934 in Hayward, California. As of 29 August 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clinton Ray Bagwell, son of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis, on 29 August 1953. Joan Alice Maddrum died on 21 September 1969 in San Francisco, California, at age 35.

     Mildred Ada Bagwell was born on 9 October 1928 in Los Angeles, California. She was the daughter of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis. As of 27 July 1947,her married name was Anderson. Mildred Ada Bagwell married Harold Luverne Anderson on 27 July 1947 at California. As of 14 December 1969,her married name was Davenport. Mildred Ada Bagwell married Perry M Davenport on 14 December 1969 at Sacramento County, California. Mildred Ada Bagwell died on 30 June 2005 in Janesville, Lassen County, California, at age 76.

     Harold Luverne Anderson was born on 13 July 1926 in Los Angeles, California. He married Mildred Ada Bagwell, daughter of Clinton Orr Bagwell and Edna Virginia Lewis, on 27 July 1947 at California. Harold Luverne Anderson died on 20 April 1994 in Riverside, California, at age 67.