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     James Franklin Bagwell was born on 24 May 1924 in Dallas, Texas.¹ He was the son of James Henry Franklin Bagwell and Lena Bernice Holley. He served from from 28 January 1943 to 13 June 1944 as an Aviation Ordancenceman, 3rd Class in the United States Navy in Squardaron VC-88 of (FM-2 Wildcats aboard the USS Hoggatt Bay (CVE-78) based out of Lingayen Gulf, Phillippines.¹ James Franklin Bagwell died on 13 June 1944 in Siskiyou County, California, at age 20.¹ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.¹

     Gladys Lauriece Bagwell was born on 29 January 1917 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of James Henry Franklin Bagwell and Lena Bernice Holley.¹ As of 8 September 1934,her married name was Durham.² Gladys Lauriece Bagwell married Homer Sam Durham on 8 September 1934.² Gladys Lauriece Bagwell and Homer Sam Durham were divorced on 26 March 1982 at McLennan County, Texas. Gladys Lauriece Bagwell died on 23 April 2000 in Bosque County, Texas, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.¹

     Homer Sam Durham was born on 12 April 1913 in Texas.¹ He married Gladys Lauriece Bagwell, daughter of James Henry Franklin Bagwell and Lena Bernice Holley, on 8 September 1934.¹ Homer Sam Durham and Gladys Lauriece Bagwell were divorced on 26 March 1982 at McLennan County, Texas. Homer Sam Durham died on 19 February 1996 in McLennan County, Texas, at age 82.¹

     Mary Anne Bagwell was born on 6 July 1922 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She was the daughter of James Henry Franklin Bagwell and Lena Bernice Holley. She was a WAVE during World War II. Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service -- a division of the U.S. Navy created during World War II to free up male personnel for sea duty. As of 17 March 1946,her married name was Bentley. Mary Anne Bagwell married Benson Connevoy Bentley on 17 March 1946 at McLennan County, Texas. Mary Anne Bagwell died on 18 November 2004 in Abilene Medical Center, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 82. She was buried on 22 November 2004 at Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

     Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum was born on 30 December 1873 in Acton, Hood County, Texas.¹ As of 1893,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Alfred Bagwell, son of John Russell Bagwell and Phoebe Jane "Janie" Trimble, in 1893. Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum died on 12 February 1925 in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, at age 51.¹ She was buried at Alameda Cemetery, Ranger, Eastland County, Texas.¹

     Bailey Bagwell is the son of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum.

     Fred Bagwell was born on 17 March 1908 in Eastland County, Texas.¹ He was the son of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum. Fred (Prisoner 56997)spent time in San Quentin (California) State Prison for Check Fraud (Issuing checks without sufficent funds). He went in December 12, 1934 and was paroled April 13, 1936. [Book 18, 55127-57972, Inmate Photographs and Mug Books for San Quentin State Prison]. Fred Bagwell married Dollie Faye Miner after 1940. Fred Bagwell died on 25 December 1999 at age 91.¹ He was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Glennie Bagwell was born on 17 December 1903 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum. As of after 1920,her married name was Buckley.² Glennie Bagwell married Eugene Buckley after 1920.² Glennie Bagwell died on 21 October 1992 in Colorado County, Texas, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Cheetham Cemetery, Sheridan, Colorado County, Texas.¹

     William Oscar "Buck" Bagwell was born on 11 May 1901 in Eastland County, Texas.¹ He was the son of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum. William Oscar "Buck" Bagwell married Shellie Hortense McCarley on 6 September 1921 at Stonewall County, Texas. William Oscar "Buck" Bagwell died on 21 November 1969 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Shellie Hortense McCarley was born on 19 November 1900 in Eastland County, Texas. As of 6 September 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Oscar "Buck" Bagwell, son of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum, on 6 September 1921 at Stonewall County, Texas. Shellie Hortense McCarley died on 23 March 2002 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, at age 101.

     William Oscar Bagwell Jr. was born on 21 July 1925 in Eastland County, Texas. He was the son of William Oscar "Buck" Bagwell and Shellie Hortense McCarley. William Oscar Bagwell Jr. married Tommie Nadine Black after 1946. William Oscar Bagwell Jr. died on 20 November 2004 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, at age 79. He was buried on 23 November 2004 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.

     Helen Bagwell was born on 27 June 1900 in Texas. She was the daughter of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum. As of after 1915,her married name was Hilton. Helen Bagwell married Arthur J. Hilton after 1915. Helen Bagwell died on 24 April 1973 at age 72. She died in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia.

     John Benson Bagwell was born on 13 October 1898 in Eastland County, Texas.¹ He was the son of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum. John Benson Bagwell married Leona Mae Westmoreland after 1930.² John Benson Bagwell died on 13 August 1970 in Denver City, Yoakum County, Texas, at age 71.¹ He was buried at Neinda Cemetery, Neinda, Jones County, Texas.¹

     Nelly Beatrice Bagwell was born on 11 October 1896 in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum. Nelly Beatrice Bagwell died on 18 November 1966 in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, at age 70.

     Eugene Buckley was born on 27 February 1903.¹ He married Glennie Bagwell, daughter of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum, after 1920.¹ Eugene Buckley died on 14 November 1969 at age 66.¹ He was buried at Cheetham Cemetery, Sheridan, Colorado County, Texas.¹

     Leona Mae Westmoreland was born on 4 August 1902 in Gorman, Eastland County, Texas.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married John Benson Bagwell, son of William Alfred Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth "Manie" Mangum, after 1930.¹ Leona Mae Westmoreland died on 8 January 1987 in Comanche County, Texas, at age 84.¹

     Minnie Lee Thomas was born in January 1878 in Kentucky.¹ As of after 1895,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Ephriam Otto Bagwell, son of Pleasant Albert Bagwell and Arvazina Eckley, after 1895.¹ Minnie Lee Thomas died on 21 April 1939 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, at age 61.¹ She was buried at Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino County, California.¹

     James Wiley Bagwell was born on 28 May 1915 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. James Wiley Bagwell married Georgia Rickman on 21 September 1940 at Leflore County, Mississippi. He served in the US Army during World War II.¹ James Wiley Bagwell died on 7 September 2011 in Hoover, Alabama, at age 96.¹ He was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Georgia Rickman was born in 1920. As of 21 September 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Wiley Bagwell, son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards, on 21 September 1940 at Leflore County, Mississippi. Georgia Rickman died on 26 April 2012 in Alabama. She was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Jimmy Dwayne Bagwell was born on 22 March 1938 in Marion, Marion County, South Carolina. He was the son of Albert Lee Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Lou Smith. Jimmy Dwayne Bagwell married Joyce Carol Bailey after 1956. Jimmy Dwayne Bagwell died on 17 July 1998 in Albermarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, at age 60. He was buried on 19 July 1998 at United Methodist Church Cemetery, New London, North Carolina.

     Roy Lee Bagwell was born on 15 April 1949 in Stanly County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Albert Lee Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Lou Smith.¹ Roy Lee Bagwell died on 19 November 1996 in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, at age 47.¹ He was buried at Canton Baptist Church Cemetery, Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina.¹

     Gloria Elmetta Bagwell is the daughter of Albert Lee Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Lou Smith.

     Robert Dexter Bagwell was also known as "Tip" Bagwell. He was born on 8 April 1945 in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of Albert Lee Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Lou Smith. Robert Dexter Bagwell died on 15 March 2004 in Albemarle, North Carolina, at age 58. He was buried on 17 March 2004 at Fairview Cemetery, Charolette, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

     Deborah Bagwell is the daughter of Albert Lee Bagwell Sr. and Jessie Lou Smith.

     James William Stewart was born in 1877.¹ He married Hattie D. Bagwell, daughter of Ervin Leslie Bagwell and Mary Louise Arnold, before 1908.¹ James William Stewart died in 1945.¹ He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.¹

     Betty Herring married Private First Class Ervin Leslie "Cotton" Bagwell III, son of Ervin Leslie Bagwell II and Ora Mae Jewell, in 1943 at Ohio County, West Virginia.

     Robert Lee Bagwell was born on 27 February 1964 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was the son of Roy L. Bagwell and Mary Lou Sakelios. Robert Lee Bagwell married Ella Pauline Hyde on 6 November 1992 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Robert Lee Bagwell died on 5 July 2011 in Brookpark, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 47. He was cremated.

     Stella Goforth was born on 19 September 1877 in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas. As of before 1905,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Elliott Bagwell, son of Berry Judson Bagwell and Mary Virginia Elliott, before 1905. Stella Goforth died on 14 August 1964 in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas, at age 86. She was buried at Kilgore City Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.

     John Judson Bagwell was born on 23 March 1905 in Overton, Texas. He was the son of John Elliott Bagwell and Stella Goforth. John Judson Bagwell married Charleen Elizabeth Elder on 18 August 1928 at Gregg County, Texas. John Judson Bagwell died on 29 January 2001 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, at age 95


LONGVIEW - John Judson Bagwell, longtime Gregg County businessman, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in Kilgore City Cemetery with the Rev. Dewayne Beaty officiating. Arrangements are directed by Rader Funeral Home.

Judson, son of John Elliott and Stella Goforth Bagwell, was born March 23, 1905, in Overton, Texas. He moved with his family to Kilgore, Texas, in 1914. He graduated from Kilgore High School, College of Marshall and Baylor University.

Judson and Charleen Elder of Kilgore were married Aug. 18, 1928, and they had been married 67 years at the time of her death in 1996. They had moved to Longview where Judson had the first of several businesses. Two of those businesses were Motor Equipment Co. and Gregg Frozen Food Service. The frozen food "locker plant" was opened in 1943 in answer to problems caused by food rationing during World War II.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Longview Chamber of Commerce, the Boating Trades Association of Texas and the MRAA Retailers Hall of Fame.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a sister, Christine Bagwell; and a brother, Roger Bagwell.

Judson is survived by a son, John Judson Bagwell Jr. and his wife, Rosemary, of Longview; and a daughter, Jane Bagwell McCrea and her husband, George, of San Angelo. He has four grandchildren, Beth McCrea Mayer, Winn McCrea, Deanne Bagwell Rose and Jud Bagwell; and two great-grandchildren, George Judson Mayer and Edwin Stephen Mayer.

He also is survived by a sister-in-law, Edith Jackson Bagwell; brothers-in-law, Frank Elder and Jack Elder and his wife, Winter Dickson Elder; and a nephew, R.G. Bagwell.


He was buried on 1 February 2001 at Kilgore City Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.

     Christine Bagwell was born on 26 June 1906 in Overton, Texas. She was the daughter of John Elliott Bagwell and Stella Goforth. Christine Bagwell died on 13 March 1954 in Dallas, Texas, at age 47. She was buried at Kilgore City Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.