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     Edgar Andrew Bagwell was born in 1914 in Kaufman County, Texas.¹ He was the son of James Wooster Bagwell and Myrtle Prigmore.¹ Edgar Andrew Bagwell married Leslie B. Brandon on 31 October 1934 at Coke County, Texas. Edgar Andrew Bagwell died on 10 March 2011 in Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas, Graveside services for Edgar Andrew Bagwell, 96, of Silsbee, Texas, will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Robert Lee Cemetery in Robert Lee, Texas.

Mr. Bagwell died March 10, 2011 at Silsbee Convalescent Center.

A native of Kaufman County, he was a long time resident of Robert Lee County where he worked as a rancher.

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Stephens and husband Joe of Christoval and Carol Ross of Silsbee; three grandchildren, Mike Stephens of Oklahoma City, OK, Cathy Watson of Silsbee and Phillip Stephens of Broken Bow, OK and seven great grandchildren.


Obituary from R S Farmer Funeral Home, Silsbee, Texas; March 11, 2011.¹ He was buried at Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee, Coke County, Texas.¹

     Joyce Bagwell is the daughter of Edgar Andrew Bagwell and Leslie B. Brandon.

     Carol Bagwell is the daughter of Edgar Andrew Bagwell and Leslie B. Brandon.

     Aubrey David Bagwell was born on 20 March 1918 in Texas.¹ He was the son of James Wooster Bagwell and Myrtle Prigmore. He served as a Private First Class in the US Army during World War II.¹ Aubrey David Bagwell died on 26 March 1978 at age 60.¹ He was buried at Hayrick Cemetery, Coke County, Texas.¹

     Leonard Leon Bagwell was also known as Leon Leonard Bagwell. He was born on 24 March 1920 in Kemp, Kaufman County, Texas.¹ He was the son of James Wooster Bagwell and Myrtle Prigmore.¹ He served as a Staff Sargeant in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.¹ Leonard Leon Bagwell married Juanita Heath on 7 November 1943.² Leonard Leon Bagwell died on 13 April 1991 in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, at age 71


An Obituary from "Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum," Thursday, April 18, 1991:

Leon Leonard Bagwell of Gatesville died Saturday, April 13. He was 71.
Services were held Monday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Dyer pfficiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Mr. Bagwell was born March 24, 1920, in Kemp, the son of the late Wooster and Myrtle Bagwell. He was reared and attended school in Kemp, and married the former Miss Nita Heath November 7, 1942, in Bellmead.
He entered the United States Army Air Corp during World War II where he served as an Aerial Gunner. He was heavily decorated during the war and was credited for destroying two enemy aircraft.
He returned to Crawford and worked for North American Rockwell for 25 years, retiring from there in 1980. He worked for HUD in Gatesville from 1981-82.
He and his wife moved to Gatesville in 1954.
He was an avid horse trader, and had worked on ranches in West Texas. , Mr. Bagwell was an exhibition saddle bronc rider and a bull rider.
He helped build the rock wall entrance at Restland Cemetery and the rock wall at the Gatesville State School for Boys.
He was a member of the Mountain Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Lynn Bagwell and Tony Bagwell, both of Gatesville, and Warren Lee Brown of Huntsville; one daughter, Deborah Bagwell of Gatesville; two sisters, Lorena Wood of Ballinger and Ricia Beaver of Big Lake; a brother, Edgar Bagwell of Robert Lee; 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Sexton, Ronnie Cole, Larry Jander, Rick Wyrick, M.C. Evetts, Bob Matthews, Heck Williams and Bill Ramsey.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.¹


He was buried at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas.¹

     Juanita Heath was born on 10 October 1923.¹ As of before 1941,her married name was Brown. She married Louis Odell Brown before 1941. As of 7 November 1943,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Juanita Heath married Leonard Leon Bagwell, son of James Wooster Bagwell and Myrtle Prigmore, on 7 November 1943.¹ Juanita Heath died on 27 July 2005 at age 81 Juanita Heath Bagwell, 81, of Gatesville passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at a local care center.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kurt Fuessel officiating. Burial followed at Restland Cemetery.
Juanita Bagwell was born on October 10, 1923 in Lorena, TX. in McLennan County. She was the daughter of the late Ellis Freeman and Amy Angeline Gabriel Heath. She married Leonard Leon Bagwell on November 7, 1943 in Waco, TX. Mrs. Bagwell was a homemaker and a member of the Mountain Baptist Church in Gatesville since 1955.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Bagwell in 1991 and daughter, Deborah Bagwell in 2005.¹ She was buried at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas.¹

     Deborah Eleene Bagwell was born on 17 September 1946 in Tom Green County, Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard Leon Bagwell and Juanita Heath.¹ As of 24 August 1974,her married name was Wilson. Deborah Eleene Bagwell married Christopher L. Wilson on 24 August 1974 at Coryell, Texas. Deborah Eleene Bagwell died on 19 April 2005 at age 58 Deborah Eleene Bagwell, 58, of Gatesville, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at a local hospital.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kurt Fuessel officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Deborah was born September 17, 1946, at San Angelo, Texas, in Tom Green County. She was the daughter of Juanita Heath Bagwell and the late Leon Bagwell. Miss Bagwell graduated from Gatesville High School in 1965. She had lived with her mother and daddy all her life, and was a member of Mountain Baptist Church in Gatesville since 1955.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leon Bagwell.

Survivors include her mother, Juanita Heath Bagwell; brothers, Warren Lee Brown, Lynn Bagwell and Tony Bagwell; and a host of nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Cole, Robert Morrison, Vern Timmons, Richard Bishop, J.W. Featherston, Gill Tatsch and Buddy Sheets.^1,2 She was buried at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas.²

     Tony Franklin Bagwell is the son of Leonard Leon Bagwell and Juanita Heath. Tony Franklin Bagwell married Vicki Nan Dossey on 5 March 1971 at Coryell County, Texas. Tony Franklin Bagwell married Marilyn F. Vaden on 17 May 1991 at Coryell County, Texas. Tony Franklin Bagwell and Marilyn F. Vaden were divorced on 19 May 1997 at Coryell County, Texas.

     James Lynn Bagwell is the son of Leonard Leon Bagwell and Juanita Heath. James Lynn Bagwell married Darleen Snoddy on 16 June 1973 at Coryell County, Texas. James Lynn Bagwell and Darleen Snoddy were divorced on 21 December 1977 at Coryell County, Texas.

     Paulene Bagwell was born on 17 September 1923.¹ She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Lizzie Hicks.¹ Paulene Bagwell died on 14 June 1925 at age 1.¹ She was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, West Point, Cullman County, Alabama.¹

     Annie Marie Davis was born on 25 March 1928.¹ As of 22 December 1950,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Robert Jack Bagwell, son of Luther Josephus Bagwell and Hattie Vera Allbright, on 22 December 1950 at Texas.¹ Annie Marie Davis died on 21 January 1994 at age 65.¹ She was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     Retta Fay Bagwell was born on 14 May 1932 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Josephus Bagwell and Hattie Vera Allbright.¹ Retta Fay Bagwell died on 23 January 2013 at age 80 Abilene, Tx. - Retta Fay Bagwell, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 3349 N. 12th Street with Reverend Paul Matta officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradshaw Cemetery, directed by Abilene Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bagwell was born May 14, 1932, in Winters, Texas to the late Luther and Hattie Albright Bagwell. She was a wonderful mother and enjoyed being a foster grandparent for the State School. Retta was always there for her children, and will be missed greatly.

Survivors include one son, Arnold Clary and wife Cynthia of Lufkin; one daughter, Becky Wilson of Abilene; two brothers, Lewis Bagwell of Potosi, and Charles Bagwell of Godley; two sisters, Margaret Zumwalt, and Patsy Taylor, both of Abilene; six grandchildren, Trisha Gayle, Arnold Ray, Jr., Heather Suzanne, Jodale Thomas, Billy Don, and Michael; seven great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Jerry Wayne, Joe, Jack, and Richard Bagwell, and two sisters, Lois Bagwell, and Marie Love.

Online condolences and guest book may be signed at www.abilenefuneralhome.com.

Published in Abilene Reporter News Jan. 25, 2013


She was at one time married to W.C. Egger who has now passed away and is in the Ebony Cemetery in Mills County Texas. They loved to dance and was always at some dance hall at least a couple of times a week. they made their home in Buffalo Gap Texas.¹
She was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     Margaret M "Maggie" Bagwell was born on 6 June 1937.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Josephus Bagwell and Hattie Vera Allbright.¹ As of after 1955,her married name was Zumwalt.² Margaret M "Maggie" Bagwell married James W. Zumwalt after 1955.² Margaret M "Maggie" Bagwell died on 8 August 2014 at age 77. She was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.

     James W. Zumwalt was born on 21 March 1921.¹ He married Margaret M "Maggie" Bagwell, daughter of Luther Josephus Bagwell and Hattie Vera Allbright, after 1955.¹ James W. Zumwalt died on 17 June 1999 at age 78.¹ He was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     Lois Bagwell was born on 18 April 1943 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Josephus Bagwell and Hattie Vera Allbright.¹ Lois Bagwell died on 17 September 1943 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas.¹ She was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     George "Big Boy" Stephens was born on 1 May 1915.¹ He married Gathalee Marine Bagwell, daughter of Larkin Madison Bagwell and Lavada Elnora Martin, on 14 September 1942.¹ He served as a Corporal in the US Army during World War II.¹ George "Big Boy" Stephens died on 10 March 2004 at age 88 George 'Big Boy' Stephens, 88, of Abilene passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at a local nursing center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2004 at the Community Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Randy Estes officiating.

Burial will be in the Bradshaw Cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 North 2nd Street.

George was born May 1, 1915 in Stephenville, Texas to the late Frank and Lucy (Boucher) Stephens. He married Gathalee Marine Bagwell on September 14, 1942 in Abilene and they enjoyed over 61 years together. He was a Cpl. in the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He had lived in Abilene since 1956. He worked for 22 years for the City of Abilene in the Sanitation Department, and then worked for 12 years for A.I.S.D. at Cooper High School as a Custodian. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Gathalee Stephens of Abilene; a son, George Wayne Stephens, and his wife, Barbara of Abilene; two daughters, Laverne McCutchen, and her husband, Alvah Dee, and Carolyn June Stephens, both of Abilene; eight grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Andy and Bill Stephens; and three sisters, Emma Barr, Lucy Ann Rumbo, and Molly Stephens.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Bradshaw Cemetery Association, 204 Redtner, Winters, Texas 79567 or your favorite charity. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Obituary from Abilene Reporter News.¹ He was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     Myrtle Daisy Bagwell was born on 12 January 1925. She was the daughter of Larkin Madison Bagwell and Lavada Elnora Martin. As of after 1940,her married name was Hall. Myrtle Daisy Bagwell married Joseph Elbert "Joe" Hall after 1940. Myrtle Daisy Bagwell died on 11 December 1997 at age 72. She was buried at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

     Joseph Elbert "Joe" Hall was born on 17 December 1921. He married Myrtle Daisy Bagwell, daughter of Larkin Madison Bagwell and Lavada Elnora Martin, after 1940. He served in the US Army during World War II. Joseph Elbert "Joe" Hall died on 9 September 1994 at age 72.

     Daniel Lee Roberts was born on 27 November 1909 in Texas. He married Lorennie M. Bagwell, daughter of Larkin Madison Bagwell and Lavada Elnora Martin, after 1925. Daniel Lee Roberts died on 17 July 1967 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 57.

     Dora Manerva Bagwell was born on 24 May 1877 in Floyd County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Wiley Bagwell and Caroline Matilda Addeline Burns.¹ As of before 1904,her married name was Hale.² Dora Manerva Bagwell married Alfred Waverly "Wave" Hale before 1904.² Dora Manerva Bagwell died on 12 January 1911 in Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas, at age 33.¹ She was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     Alfred Waverly "Wave" Hale was born on 3 September 1872 in Tennessee.¹ He married Dora Manerva Bagwell, daughter of James Wiley Bagwell and Caroline Matilda Addeline Burns, before 1904.¹ Alfred Waverly "Wave" Hale died on 1 September 1932 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 59.¹ He was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.¹

     Marshall Eckert Bagwell was born on 12 May 1917 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. He was the son of John Oscar Bagwell and Daisy Etta Eckert. Marshall Eckert Bagwell married Dorothy Craner Joines after 1933. Marshall Eckert Bagwell died on 11 November 2006 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, at age 89. He was cremated.

     Osco Simpson was born on 15 April 1909 in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He married Lucy Agnes Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards, after 1927. Osco Simpson died on 13 June 1992 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Infant Bagwell died on 21 September 1934 in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was born on 21 September 1934 in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Thelma Synder.

     Pallie Ora Jenkins was born on 23 September 1887.¹ As of 5 February 1911,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Alonzo Monroe Bagwell, son of John Henry Bagwell and Martha Whaley, on 5 February 1911 at Bangor, Blount County, Alabama.¹ Pallie Ora Jenkins died on 16 February 1970 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Bangor Cemetery, Bangor, Blount County, Alabama.¹

     John William Bagwell was born on 7 February 1913 in Bangor, Blount County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Alonzo Monroe Bagwell and Pallie Ora Jenkins. John William Bagwell died on 20 March 1931 in Bangor, Blount County, Alabama, at age 18.¹ He was buried at Bangor Cemetery, Hayden, Blount County, Alabama.¹

     Charley P. Bagwell was born on 4 June 1921.¹ He was the son of Alonzo Monroe Bagwell and Pallie Ora Jenkins.¹ Charley P. Bagwell died on 3 January 1927 at age 5.¹ He was buried at Bangor Cemetery, Hayden, Blount County, Alabama.¹

     Millard Lelton Woods was born in 1917. He married Frances Bagwell, daughter of Tilmon Monroe Bagwell and Mattie Alpha Conley, after 1940. Millard Lelton Woods died in 1969. He was buried at Roswell Creek Cemetery, Strawberry, Blount County, Alabama.

     William B. Bagwell was born on 24 October 1879 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Joseph B. Bagwell and Ella Dingler.¹ William B. Bagwell married Bessie Ada Nixon on 24 December 1901.² William B. Bagwell died on 10 March 1947 in Carroll County, Georgia, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Bessie Ada Nixon was also known as Adriane Nixon. She was born on 14 June 1883 in Carroll County, Georgia.¹ She was born in January 1885 in Georgia. As of 24 December 1901,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married William B. Bagwell, son of Joseph B. Bagwell and Ella Dingler, on 24 December 1901.¹ Bessie Ada Nixon died on 14 August 1968 in Carroll County, Georgia, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia.