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     Virgil Lee Bagwell was born on 11 September 1902 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of James Burrell Bagwell and Hattie Fray.¹ Virgil Lee Bagwell married Mabel Beatman before 1930. Virgil Lee Bagwell died on 26 February 1970 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis City, Missouri, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Looney Springs Cemetery, Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois.

     Hattie (?) married Albert Daniel Bagwell, son of James Burrell Bagwell and Hattie Fray, before 1914.

     Alberta Bagwell is the daughter of Albert Daniel Bagwell and Hattie (?)

     Floyd L. Bagwell was born on 27 August 1916 in Illinois. He was the son of Albert Daniel Bagwell and Hattie (?) Floyd L. Bagwell died on 24 July 1943 in Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 26. He was buried at Looney Springs Cemetery, Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois.

     Lavena Bagwell is the son of Albert Daniel Bagwell and Hattie (?)

     Ted V. Bagwell was born on 11 October 1919 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Albert Daniel Bagwell and Hattie (?) Ted V. Bagwell died on 3 September 2006 at age 86.¹ He was buried at Looney Springs Cemetery, Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois.¹

     Billy J. Bagwell is the son of Albert Daniel Bagwell and Hattie (?)

     Nannie Pardue was born on 1 December 1896. As of 21 December 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Edgar Bagwell, son of Edward Baxter Clegg Bagwell and Sarah Carson Mays, on 21 December 1916 at Vance County, North Carolina. Nannie Pardue died on 20 June 1982 at age 85. She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina.

     Norma (?) and Albert Lee Bagwell Jr. were divorced on 18 August 1975 at Anson County, North Carolina.

     Claude Wendall Reed married Loraine Ossie Bagwell, daughter of John Royce Bagwell and Rozelle Margaret Gaines, on 4 April 1942 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     Ruth Evelyn McGaha was also known as Evelyn Ruth McGaha. She was born on 14 June 1926 in Atlanta, Georgia.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Cecil Bagwell, son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull, after 1940. Ruth Evelyn McGaha married Joe Worthey after 1972. Ruth Evelyn McGaha died on 28 October 2009 in Pickens, North Carolina, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Ervin Joel Bagwell is the son of Joel William Bagwell and Anna Amelia Behre. Ervin Joel Bagwell married Virginia Helen Boykin before 1959.

     Daniel Bagwell was born in 1910.¹ He was the son of Donald Virice Bagwell and Hattie Lillian Waters.¹ Daniel Bagwell married Gaynell C after 1932.² Daniel Bagwell died in 2001
Daniel Bagwell, 90, a former longtime resident of Rutledge Ave., and husband of the late Gaynell C. Bagwell, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care.

Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Donald V. and Lillian Waters Bagwell. He was retired from J.P. Stevens Co. Inc., and was a member of Sans Souci Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son and a daughter-in-law, Gary Dan "Danny" and Bessie T. Bagwell of Columbia; two grandchildren, LaDonna Lee Davis of Irmo and Dana Beth Burnett of Lexington; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Lee Davis and K. Chandler Davis Jr., both of Irmo, Brandon Elizabeth Cooper and Dana Logan Cooper, both of Lexington.

Memorials may be made to Sans Souci Baptist Church, 3100 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville, SC 29609

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Graceland Cemetery, West. — Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

Published in The Greenville News: 04-04-2001.¹ He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Gaynell C was born in 1917.¹ As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Daniel Bagwell, son of Donald Virice Bagwell and Hattie Lillian Waters, after 1932.¹ Gaynell C died in 1998.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Gary Dan "Danny" Bagwell was born on 20 April 1934 in Greenville, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Daniel Bagwell and Gaynell C.¹ Gary Dan "Danny" Bagwell married Bessie Lee Turner on 19 December 1953 at South Carolina. Gary Dan "Danny" Bagwell died on 29 May 2023 at age 89


Gary Dan “Danny” Bagwell, 89, entered into his heavenly home on Monday, May 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was an outstanding example of a true Christian southern gentleman.

Danny was born in Greenville, SC, on April 20, 1934, to Daniel and Gaynell Bagwell, as an only child. He grew up in the Monaghan Mills community where he discovered his love for playing baseball in the nearby sandlot throughout his childhood. Before attending Parker High School, he met the love of his life, Bessie Lee Turner, at summer camp, and they soon became high school sweethearts.

While at Parker High School, Danny was a three-sport athlete excelling in football, basketball, and baseball while being highly ranked scholastically and was considered a fine all-round student. Coach Whitie Kendall of Parker considered Danny “one of the two best all-round athletes he had ever had.” He noted Danny was an all-round “good boy and good student.” In May 1952, he was awarded The Greenville Piedmont best all-round athlete medal for the second consecutive year and was a member of the North South team.

Upon graduating from Parker High School in 1952, Danny was a highly recruited football prospect but decided to attend The Georgia Institute of Technology due to the fact that Coach Bobby Dodd approved of his players being married. On December 19, 1953, Danny married his beloved Bessie Lee Turner who supported him throughout his football college years playing offensive and defensive end for the Yellow Jackets. One of the highlights of his college career was playing in the January 2, 1956, Sugar Bowl in which the 7th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the 11th ranked Pittsburgh Panthers, 7 – 0.

Later in 1956, Danny graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering and began his professional career with Southern Bell in Greenville, SC, while serving in the Army Reserves as an officer. Throughout his career, Danny transferred among cities within South Carolina with a two-year assignment in New York. While serving as an Operations Manager, Danny was also involved with various civic organizations, including the Lion’s Club and Jaycees. In addition, he served on various church committees and with several school parent-teacher organizations, was a basketball referee, and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He enjoyed researching his genealogy and playing golf.

Even though Danny was a well-respected businessman and athlete, his true love and devotion was to his family. Danny and Bessie were the proud parents of two daughters, LaDonna and Dana. Danny was a true Christian role model for his girls by instilling the importance of hard work, perseverance, excelling in academics, developing strong character, standing up for what is right and just, having a good sense of humor as well as loving and respecting others.

In September 1981, Danny became “Granddaddy” to his only grandson, Chandler, followed by three granddaughters Kaitlin, Brandon, and Logan. Granddaddy was always grinning from ear to ear and held a monopoly on holding his grandbabies. Granddaddy created his “Duck” drawing which became his signature addition to all cards and special gifts. On June 4, 2010, Granddaddy’s Duck became GGDaddy’s Duck with the birth of his first great-grandson soon followed by seven additional great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. Throughout the years, Danny always supported and encouraged his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by attending numerous fashion shows, school programs, ballgames, dance recitals and competitions, chorus performances, cheerleading competitions, birthday parties, graduations, weddings, and he took great joy in celebrating special times and holidays with his family. His family adored him and loved listening to all his many stories from his childhood and sports experiences, plus they learned all about love and devotion from him.

Danny is survived by his loving wife of almost seventy years, Bessie Lee Turner; daughters LaDonna Bagwell Davis (Keith “Chip”) and Dana Beth Bagwell; grandchildren Keith “Chandler” Davis, Jr. (Julie), Kaitlin Davis Tew (Michael), Brandon Elizabeth Wooten (Dustin), and Dana Logan McMillan (Charles “Chas”); great-grandchildren Dustin Harper Wooten, Easton Brooks McMillan, Maysen Carter McMillan, Daniel Taylor Davis, Whitt Palmer Wooten, Michael Robinson Tew, Jr., Cal Miller Wooten, Grayson William Davis, and Turner Lee Tew.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212, with entombment at Bush River Memorial Gardens.


He was buried on 2 June 2023 at Bush River Memorial Gardens, Columbia, South Carolina.

     Aileen Crawford was born on 7 August 1935. As of after 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jackson Harold Bagwell, son of Jackson Voight Bagwell and Lecia Shropshire, after 1953. Aileen Crawford died on 14 June 2019 at age 83. She was buried on 20 June 2019 at Graceland Cemetery West, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Debbie Bagwell is the daughter of Jackson Harold Bagwell and Aileen Crawford. Debbie Bagwell married (?) Peele after 1963.

     Cindy A. Bagwell is the daughter of Jackson Harold Bagwell and Aileen Crawford.

     John Arthur Bagwell was born on 2 September 1920 in Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Enos Arthur Bagwell and Nancy Elmina Harvey. Served as a Private in the US Army during World War II.¹ John Arthur Bagwell married Mary Frances Farmer before 1944.² John Arthur Bagwell died on 22 November 1978 at age 58.¹ He was buried on 24 November 1978 at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Frances Farmer was born circa 1924 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ As of before 1944,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Arthur Bagwell, son of Enos Arthur Bagwell and Nancy Elmina Harvey, before 1944.¹ Mary Frances Farmer died on 2 September 1999 Source: Greenville News
Date: 3 Sept 1999

Mary Frances Bagwell,
Greenville

Mary Frances Bagwell, 75, widow of John A. Bagwell, formerly of Greenville, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999.

Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late George Miller and Nita Farmer. Faith: Church of God. She was a homemaker.

Survivors: sons, Charles M. Bagwell of Simpsonville and John E. Bagwell of Greenville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. today at Graceland West Cemetery.

Family will be at their respective homes.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     John Enos Bagwell was born in 1944 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Arthur Bagwell and Mary Frances Farmer.¹ John Enos Bagwell married Linda Faye Harvey on 1 May 1965 at Greenville County, South Carolina. John Enos Bagwell died on 6 January 2011 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, John Enos Bagwell, 66, of 415 N. Main Street, Apt. 2-E, husband of Linda Faye Harvey Bagwell, died Thursday January 6, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Johnny Arthur and Mary Frances Farmer Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell was employed with Crucible Chemical Company and was a member of Westville Church of God of Prophecy.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Wanda Ann Bagwell Ray of Pickens; a son, Ray E. Bagwell of Greenville; a brother, Charles Marvin Bagwell of Greenville; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 10, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with the funeral service following at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, West.

The family will be at the residence.

The Greenville News: January 9, 2011.¹ He was buried on 10 January 2011 at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Linda Faye Harvey was born on 21 April 1946 in Greenville County, South Carolina. As of 1 May 1965,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Enos Bagwell, son of John Arthur Bagwell and Mary Frances Farmer, on 1 May 1965 at Greenville County, South Carolina. Linda Faye Harvey died on 16 April 2014 at age 67. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Wanda Ann Bagwell is the daughter of John Enos Bagwell and Linda Faye Harvey. Wanda Ann Bagwell married (?) Ray after 1984.

     Ray Eugene Bagwell was born on 29 May 1966. He was the son of John Enos Bagwell and Linda Faye Harvey. Ray Eugene Bagwell died on 13 September 2018 at age 52. He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Charles Marvin Bagwell is the son of John Arthur Bagwell and Mary Frances Farmer.

     Noah Lewis Bagwell was born on 10 January 1897 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of James L. Bagwell and Margaret Camelia Smith. Noah Lewis Bagwell married Elizabeth Louise Hayes on 15 October 1916. Noah Lewis Bagwell died on 19 June 1957 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 60. He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Elizabeth Louise Hayes was also known as Louise Hayes. She was born on 18 August 1899 in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina. As of 15 October 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married Noah Lewis Bagwell, son of James L. Bagwell and Margaret Camelia Smith, on 15 October 1916. Elizabeth Louise Hayes died on 20 November 1999 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 100. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina;
Louise Hayes "MaMa" Bagwell, 100, of 23 Moody Street, Monaghan, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Pace Hayes. She was widowed by Noah L. Bagwell. Mrs. Bagwell was a charter member and the oldest member of Covenant Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in- law, L. Willard and Nelle Bagwell of Greenville; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. James (Lib) Bagwell of Greenville; a sister, Mrs. Marie H. Porter of Pickens; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sons, Gilbert Bagwell, James Hagwell, and Alvin Bagwell.

Visitation: Friday, 1 to 2 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, prior to service.

Service: Friday, 2 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, West.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon St., Greenville, SC 29605 or to Covenant Baptist Church, Ravenal St., Greenville, SC 29611.

The family is at 26 Moody Street, Monaghan.

     Lawrence Willard Bagwell was born on 4 January 1920 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes.¹ Lawrence Willard Bagwell married Nelle Jones circa 1946.¹ Lawrence Willard Bagwell died on 20 May 2006 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 86


Lawrence Willard Bagwell, 86, of Greenville, died on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, and was a wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a blessing to all who came in contact with him.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Noah Lewis and Louise Elizabeth Hayes Bagwell, and the husband of the late Mary Nelle Jones Bagwell, to whom he was married for sixty years. A member of Bethel Baptist Church, he was a former Sunday school teacher.

He retired as an assistant overseer at the Monaghan J.P. Stevens Plant, and was a graduate of Parker High School.

Surviving are three daughters, Becky B. Massey of Mauldin and friend Don Connor, Beth B. Bridges (Steve) of Greer, and Bebe B. Levy (Mike) of Columbia; six grandchildren, Stacy Stokes (Mike), Shelly Massey, Brian Bridges, Brooke Bridges, Nick Levy, and Brittany Levy; and two great-grandchildren, Katie and Reagan Stokes. He was predeceased by three brothers, James Manuel Bagwell, Gilbert Lewis Bagwell, and Alvin William Bagwell.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon St., Greenville SC 29605, or American Diabetes Association, 16-A Brozzini Court, Greenville, SC 29615.

Service will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, with burial in Graceland Cemetery, West.

Visitation will be 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, before the service, at the funeral home.

Published in The Greenville News: 05-21-2006.¹

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

     Gilbert Lewis Bagwell was born on 19 April 1918 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes. Gilbert Lewis Bagwell died on 18 November 1966 at age 48.^2,1 He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     James Manuel Bagwell was also known as James Marvin Bagwell. He was born on 29 November 1925 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.² He was the son of Noah Lewis Bagwell and Elizabeth Louise Hayes. James Manuel Bagwell married Sarah Elizabeth Buchanan after 1940. James Manuel Bagwell died on 18 June 1974 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, at age 48.^1,2 He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²