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     Ruth Bagwell is the daughter of Cecil E. Bagwell and Annie Ola Roberts.

     Doctor Gerald Ezra Bagwell was also known as "Dr. B". He was born on 20 February 1936 in Buford Community, Randolph County, Georgia. He was the son of Cecil E. Bagwell and Annie Ola Roberts. Doctor Gerald Ezra Bagwell married Betty Tanner on 2 September 1955. Doctor Gerald Ezra Bagwell died on 11 September 2017 at age 81
Gerald Bagwell, 81, of Lakeland, FL passed away on September 11, 2017 at the Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, FL. 'Dr. B.' was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. His public ministry extended over fifty years.
Gerald was born on February 20th, 1936 in Buford, GA, to Cecil and Ola Roberts Bagwell. On September 2, 1955, he married Betty Tanner of Auburn, GA.
Gerald was Ordained to Ministry within the Southern Baptist Convention in 1961. With Betty by his side, Gerald earned four professional degrees: Bachelor of Science, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, 1963; Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC, 1966; Master of Theology, Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, FL, 1968; and Doctorate of Theology, Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, FL, 1969.
Gerald began his ministry as Pastor of Fairfield Baptist Church, Clarksville, GA followed by: Hollywood Baptist Church, Hollywood, GA; Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC; First Baptist Church, Loganville, GA; First Baptist Church, Waynesboro, GA; Mountain Park First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, GA; First Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL; Bethany Baptist Church, Snellville, GA; Celebration Baptist Worship Center, Lakeland, FL; and First Baptist Church, Mulberry, FL. At the time of his passing, he was Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church at the Mall, Lakeland, FL.
In addition to pastoring, 'Dr. B.' served on the faculty of Ridgecrest Conference Center for four years and was honored to teach 'Church Growth' seminars throughout the country as well as in Seoul, S. Korea. He was active in the Southern Baptist Convention and the Florida Baptist Convention. His passion for ministering to young pastors led to his recognition and reputation as being a 'Pastor to Pastors.'
Gerald will also be remembered for his motivational radio program, 'Someone Cares' aired on WONN Radio, Lakeland, FL, as well as his many newspaper columns spanning decades.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Betty Tanner Bagwell, his father and mother, Cecil and Ola Roberts Bagwell of Winder, GA, and his sister, Ruth Ensley, formerly of Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his sons: Greg (Laura), Jeff (Colette), and Phil (Beth); as well as four grandchildren: Ryan (Taylor), Britton, Lindsey, and Bryce; and two great-grandchildren: Tanner and Vinley.
Services will be held at the First Baptist Church at the Mall, Lakeland, FL on Thursday, September 21st at 11:00 am.

Published in Ledger from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2017.
He was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.

     Sara Sue Kennedy married Robert Harold Bagwell, son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins, on 5 October 1956 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Sara Sue Kennedy and Robert Harold Bagwell were divorced on 14 May 1959 at Virginia.

     Joan Frances Chambers was born on 27 December 1927 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of 17 September 1959,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Harold Bagwell, son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins, on 17 September 1959 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Joan Frances Chambers died on 20 September 2008 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 80
Joan Frances Bagwell, formerly of Swannanoa, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the John F. Keever, Jr., Hospice Solace Center.
Mrs. Bagwell was a native of New Bedford, MA, and was a daughter of the late Jacob and Frances Yanacek Chambers. She served as a US Navy WAVE and she was married to the late Robert Bagwell.
She is survived by one brother, Robert Chambers and his wife, Carol, of Fletcher; three nieces, Heather Carroll, Rhonda Floyd and Danielle Chambers; two great-nieces, Morgan and Alexandria Carroll, and a cousin, Don White.
She was buried at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Lulia M. Bagwell was born circa 1879 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Lulia M. Bagwell died in April 1910 in Texas.

     Samuel J. Bagwell was born in November 1880 in Georgia. He was the son of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs.

     Jeanne M. Bagwell was born in August 1884 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Jeanne M. Bagwell died before 19 April 1910 in Dallas County, Texas.

     Mary A. Bagwell was born in February 1887 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs.

     Mattie O. Bagwell was born on 12 December 1887 in Ellis County, Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Mattie O. Bagwell died on 30 August 1936 in Pottsboro, Grayson County, Texas, at age 48.

     Elizabeth O. Bagwell was born in March 1891 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs.

     Robert Otha Bagwell was born on 5 October 1892 in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs. Robert Otha Bagwell married Hazel M. Pomplun before 1917. Robert Otha Bagwell died on 20 March 1930 in Poole, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 37.¹ He was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Hazel M. Pomplun was born on 4 September 1898 in Iowa.¹ As of before 1917,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Otha Bagwell, son of Robert Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Burroughs, before 1917. Hazel M. Pomplun died on 14 December 1992 in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 94.¹ She was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Gladys Louise Bagwell was born on 24 September 1917 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Otha Bagwell and Hazel M. Pomplun. Gladys Louise Bagwell died on 3 March 1935 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 17.¹ She was buried.¹

     Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. was born on 31 December 1920 in Dallas, Collin County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Robert Otha Bagwell and Hazel M. Pomplun. He served as a Commander in the United State Coast Guard.¹ Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. married Dorothy Marie Keys. Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. died on 22 October 2003 in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 82. He was buried at Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

     Dorothy Marie Keys was also known as Dorothy Marie Hughes. She was born on 20 December 1932 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Otha Bagwell Jr., son of Robert Otha Bagwell and Hazel M. Pomplun. Dorothy Marie Keys died on 10 June 2014 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 81. She was buried on 14 June 2014 at Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

     Robert Owen Bagwell was born on 28 June 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys.² Robert Owen Bagwell married Renetta Joy Manning on 30 June 1972 at Nicoma Park, Oklahoma.^1,2 Robert Owen Bagwell died on 15 January 2005 in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, at age 53
Robert O., age 53 of Chandler, OK passed away January 13, 2005. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 28, 1951 to Robert O. and Dorothy Marie (Hughes) Bagwell. Robert was a graduate of Choctaw High School. He married Renetta Joy (Manning) in Nicoma Park on June 30, 1972. Robert worked for Midwest City utilities department for 6 years and then for KimRay Inc. producer of oilfield equipment as a machinist for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, NASCAR and O.U. football. He is survived by his wife, Renetta of the home; two daughters: Rebecca Bagwell of Midwest City, and Sarah Woodruff and husband, Chris of Chandler; brothers: David Bagwell and wife, Patty of Meeker, OK, Steve Bagwell of Choctaw and Benny Boarts of OKC; sisters: Jane Gregory of Pink, OK and Marsha Shatswell of OKC, Pat Hughes, and Jamie Hughes of Moore; mother: Dorothy Hughes of Moore, and step-mother: Sally Bagwell of Nicoma Park. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Bagwell. Service will be at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 17, 2005 with interment at Arlington Memory Gardens.^1,2
He was buried at Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.^1,2

     Renetta Joy Manning was born on 7 January 1950 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As of 30 June 1972,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Robert Owen Bagwell, son of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys, on 30 June 1972 at Nicoma Park, Oklahoma.^1,2 Renetta Joy Manning died on 22 June 2018 in Oklahoma at age 68

Renetta Joy Bagwell was born January 7, 1950 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Lonard Oscar Manning and Dorothy Irene (Heck) Manning. Renetta married Robert Owen Bagwell and later owned and operated her own flower shop business. She loved gardening, sewing, going to the beach and watching the TV show “Walker Texas Ranger”. Renetta enjoyed traveling and saw the U.S. countryside. She also had a deep fondness for her puppies, Lucy and Rosie. Renetta passed away on June 22, 2018. Renetta is survived by daughter, Rebecca and husband Ben Bailey; daughter, Sarah and husband Chris Woodruff; brother, Richard and wife Linda Manning; sister Lonna and husband Greg Eskew; granddaughter, Ella Woodruff; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Owen Bagwell; parents, Lonard and Dorothy Heck-Manning; and brother, Gregory Manning. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 10:00A.M., at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel. Renetta will be laid to rest at Arlington Memory Gardens of Midwest City directly following funeral services.

She was buried on 26 June 2018 at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

     Rebecca Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Owen Bagwell and Renetta Joy Manning.¹ Rebecca Bagwell married Ben Bailey after 1992.

     Sarah Jane Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Owen Bagwell and Renetta Joy Manning. Sarah Jane Bagwell married Chris Woodruff after 1992.¹

     David Bagwell is the son of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys. David Bagwell married Patty (?) after 1970.¹

     Jane Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys. Jane Bagwell married (?) Gregory after 1970.

     Marsha Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys. Marsha Bagwell married (?) Shatswell after 1970.

     Pat Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys. Pat Bagwell married (?) Hughes after 1970.

     Jamie Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Otha Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Keys. Jamie Bagwell married (?) Hughes after 1970.

     James Hearne Bagwell Jr. also went by the name of Jimmy Bagwell.¹ He was born on 23 November 1935 in King, Arkansas. He was the son of James Hearne Bagwell and Tollie M. Whitley. James Hearne Bagwell Jr. married Wanda Lou McDonald on 3 July 1963 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. James Hearne Bagwell Jr. died on 18 February 1998 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 62.¹ He was buried on 21 February 1998 at Old Center Cemetery, De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas.

     Gaither B. Garner married Hattie May Bagwell, daughter of Jenadius Jackson Bagwell and Tina Cooper, on 6 September 1927 at Wakde County, North Carolina.

     Lela Frances Garrett was born on 27 August 1911. As of 26 May 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married Paul Samuel Bagwell, son of James Perry Bagwell and Melisia Ellen Clayton, on 26 May 1928 at Gaston, North Carolina. Lela Frances Garrett died on 5 October 2001 at age 90. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmonth, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Joseph H. Harris married Eleanor Bagwell, daughter of Charles Marvin Bagwell and Gertude Edna Millard, on 28 December 1931 at Forsyth County, North Carolina.

     Wanda J. Vreeland was born on 2 July 1927. As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold Clifford Bagwell, son of Arby Clifford Bagwell and Callie Irene James, after 1950. Wanda J. Vreeland died on 19 March 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 81. She was buried at Cook Cemetery, McClain County, Oklahoma.

     Lee Wilson Bagwell was born on 15 January 1882 in Fayette County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of James Wilson Burk Bagwell and Adelaide McCall York. Lee Wilson Bagwell married Nancy Carolyn Jones on 23 January 1907 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Lee Wilson Bagwell died on 7 March 1944 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 62.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹