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     Ava Lounette Boswell was born on 15 September 1896.¹ As of before 1917,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married George Luther Bagwell, son of Jesse Ray Bagwell and Henrietta Eliza Johnson, before 1917.¹ Ava Lounette Boswell died on 20 October 1961 at age 65.¹ She was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Dublin, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Wilfred George "Bill" Bagwell was born on 22 February 1917 in Travis County, Texas.¹ He was the son of George Luther Bagwell and Ava Lounette Boswell.¹ Wilfred George "Bill" Bagwell married Kathryn M. "Kay" Jay on 17 September 1941.² Wilfred George "Bill" Bagwell died on 17 August 2002 at age 85.¹ He was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Dublin, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Kathryn M. "Kay" Jay was born on 24 September 1920.¹ As of 17 September 1941,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Wilfred George "Bill" Bagwell, son of George Luther Bagwell and Ava Lounette Boswell, on 17 September 1941.¹ Kathryn M. "Kay" Jay died on 5 May 2007 at age 86.¹ She was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Dublin, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Iona Mae Bagwell was born on 10 May 1920.¹ She was the daughter of George Luther Bagwell and Ava Lounette Boswell.¹ As of 14 June 1941,her married name was Kloster.² Iona Mae Bagwell married Sergent William P "Mister Dr Pepper" Kloster on 14 June 1941.² Iona Mae Bagwell died on 17 May 1995 at age 75.¹ She was buried at Old Dublin Memorial Park, Dublin, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Sergent William P "Mister Dr Pepper" Kloster was born on 7 June 1918.¹ He married Iona Mae Bagwell, daughter of George Luther Bagwell and Ava Lounette Boswell, on 14 June 1941.¹ Sergent William P "Mister Dr Pepper" Kloster died on 27 September 1999 at age 81 Born in Dublin, Texas, he married Iona Mae Bagwell on June 14, 1941 in Dublin. She preceded him in death May 17, 1995. Kloster became an ambassador for Dr. Pepper during his more than 6 decades in the soft drink industry, finally inheriting the Dublin franchise as an independent, licensed franchisee & bottler from the founder's daughter Grace Prim Lyon who died June 7, 1991 on the exact day of the company's 100th observance of their centennial celebration. The company began June 7, 1891 after Sam Houston Prim had traveled to Waco, Texas & obtained rights to produce & market "Dr. Pepper." Historically, "Dublin Dr. Pepper" remains continuously made with the 'original' recipe concocted in Waco, Texas containing "Imperial" pure cane sugar. William P. "Bill" Kloster was hired at age 14 in 1933 by Prim to be a bottle sorter. When away from Dublin, he served in the U.S. Army as Staff Sergeant during World War II. He was lovingly known to most who knew him as "Mister Dr Pepper" & a tribute of a bronze statue in downtown Dublin was erected in his honor.
Survivors include a son, William Edward Kloster of Granbury, Texas and 2 grandsons: Jeff Kloster of Austin and Mark Kloster of Dublin who is general manager of the family's "Dublin Dr. Pepper" company.¹ He was buried at Old Dublin Memorial Park, Dublin, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Dorothy Ann Bagwell was born on 2 September 1937 in Rising Star, Eastland County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of George Luther Bagwell and Ava Lounette Boswell.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Traweek. Dorothy Ann Bagwell married James Thomas Traweek after 1950. Dorothy Ann Bagwell died on 20 April 2011 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 73.¹ She was buried at East End Cemetery, Lingleville, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Nancy Laster Bagwell was born on 8 February 1863 in Hill County, Texas. She was the daughter of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster. As of 6 October 1878,her married name was Baker. Nancy Laster Bagwell married Walter Ferrell Baker on 6 October 1878 at Erath County, Texas. Nancy Laster Bagwell died on 27 September 1942 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, at age 79. She was buried at Roy Cemetery, Roy, Pierce County, Washington.

     Vista Ray Jackson was born on 21 April 1906.¹ She was the daughter of James Franklin Jackson and Lillian A. Bagwell.¹

     John C. Shoupe married Viola "Ola" (?) before 1928.¹

     Viola "Ola" (?) married John C. Shoupe before 1928.¹

     Buford Shoupe is the son of John C. Shoupe and Viola "Ola" (?)¹

     Donelle Hildreth was born circa 1932 in Alabama. He was the son of Reverend Edward Homer Hildreth and Pearl Lucille Cotton. Donelle Hildreth died after 1960 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.

     Kenneth Charles Hildreth was born on 17 February 1952 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. He was the son of Donelle Hildreth. Kenneth Charles Hildreth died on 4 November 2012 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at age 60.

     Bobby Don Hildreth is the son of Donelle Hildreth.

     Carl Hildreth is the son of Donelle Hildreth.

     (?) Skipper married Melba Hildreth, daughter of Reverend Edward Homer Hildreth and Ida Belle Marsh, before 1940.

     James Alex Hiey Sr was born on 4 May 1896. He married Marguerite Hildreth, daughter of Robert Bunyan Hildreth and Exa N. Warren, before 1929. James Alex Hiey Sr died on 12 November 1955 at age 59. He was buried at New Brockton City Cemetery, New Brockton, Coffee County, Alabama.

     Ethel Mae Hawkins was born on 20 August 1920 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1938,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Roscoe Elijah Bagwell, son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell, after 1938.¹ Ethel Mae Hawkins died on 8 February 2009 at age 88 Easley, SC - Ethel Mae Hawkins Bagwell, 88, died Sunday, Febraury 8, 2009, at Easley Living Center.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late George and Beulah Shirley Hawkins. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Bagwell was married to the late Roscoe Elijah Bagwell. She was preceded in death by a son, Wallace Bagwell, four brothers, and one sister.

Survivors includes: sons, Harold Bagwell (Carol) of Liberty, Hoyt Bagwell (Kathy) and Larry Bagwell (Charlene) all of Easley; a brother, Harold Hawkins (Lola) of Central; ten grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home Chapel - Downtown, burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday, at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

The family will be at the residences of Hoyt Bagwell, 308 South Sixth Street, Easely, SC.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robionsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Source: Robinson Funeral Home Death Notice.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Harold Elijah Bagwell was born on 29 April 1939 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Roscoe Elijah Bagwell and Ethel Mae Hawkins. Harold Elijah Bagwell married Bessie Lucille Stewart before 1960. Harold Elijah Bagwell married Carol Ann Johnson circa 1983. Harold Elijah Bagwell died on 7 December 2016 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 77


Harold Elijah Bagwell, 77, of Liberty, went home to be with his Lord on December 7, 2016.

Born in Pickens County on April 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Roscoe Elijah and Ethel Mae Hawkins Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell was retired from the trucking industry, he worked for both Trisim Specialized Carriers and Bi-Lo/CNS Wholesale. He also attended Venture Church in Easley, enjoyed listening to Bluegrass music, and was an avid Atlanta Braves Baseball Fan.

Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Carol Johnson Bagwell; three sons, Jerry Alan Bagwell (Penny), Jeffrey Scott Bagwell, and Thomas Richard Golden; one daughter-in-law, Kay Bagwell; one brother, Larry Archie Bagwell (Charlene); one sister-in-law, Kathy Bagwell Mason; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Mr. Bagwell was also predeceased by one son, Harold Dennis Bagwell; two brothers, Hoyt Lee Bagwell and George Wallace Bagwell; and one great grandson, Randall Feno, Jr.

Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.


He was buried on 12 December 2016 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Hoyt Lee Bagwell was born on 13 June 1941 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Roscoe Elijah Bagwell and Ethel Mae Hawkins. Hoyt Lee Bagwell married Kathy McCall after 1960. Hoyt Lee Bagwell married Gail Annette Harbin after 1960. Hoyt Lee Bagwell died on 27 December 2014 at age 73.

     Larry Archie Bagwell is the son of Roscoe Elijah Bagwell and Ethel Mae Hawkins. Larry Archie Bagwell married Wanda Charlene Wells after 1963.

     George Wallace Bagwell was born on 3 February 1951 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Roscoe Elijah Bagwell and Ethel Mae Hawkins. George Wallace Bagwell died on 16 December 1977 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 26. He was buried on 18 December 1977 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Jessie Thelma Synder was born on 26 April 1905 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ As of 23 September 1924,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr., son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards, on 23 September 1924.¹ Jessie Thelma Synder died on 8 June 1979 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 74.¹ She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Elmer Oliver Bagwell Jr. was born on 25 February 1931 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Thelma Synder.¹ He served as Sergeant First Class, Company G, 17 Infantry during the Korean War.¹ Elmer Oliver Bagwell Jr. died on 22 January 1955 at age 23.¹ He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Billy Joe Bagwell was born on 13 February 1933 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Thelma Synder.¹ He was a US Navy Veteran. Billy Joe Bagwell married Wanda G after 1948.² Billy Joe Bagwell died on 2 December 2017 in Coker, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 84. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Wanda G married Billy Joe Bagwell, son of Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Thelma Synder, after 1948.¹

     Walker Perry Bagwell was born on 23 May 1934 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Bolt Bagwell and Bertie Christine Sloan.^2,3 Walker Perry Bagwell married Connie S. Abercrombie after 1951. Walker Perry Bagwell died on 28 June 1993 at age 59.¹ He was buried on 30 June 1993 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     James Bolt Bagwell was born on 7 March 1907 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell. James Bolt Bagwell married Bertie Christine Sloan before 1931. James Bolt Bagwell died on 20 December 1977 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 70.¹ He was buried on 22 December 1977 at Fairview Independent Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Bertie Christine Sloan was born on 27 April 1907 in Oconee County, South Carolina.¹ She married James Bolt Bagwell, son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell, before 1931. As of before 1931,her married name was Bagwell. Bertie Christine Sloan died on 16 April 1998 in Palemetto Baptist Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina, at age 90.¹ She was buried on 18 April 1998 at Fairview Independent Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Lonnie Edward Bagwell was born on 12 January 1931 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Bolt Bagwell and Bertie Christine Sloan.¹ Lonnie Edward Bagwell married Louise S after 1940.² Lonnie Edward Bagwell died on 16 March 1985 at age 54.¹ He was buried on 19 March 1985 at Fairview Independent Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹