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     Melvin Marion Bagwell was born on 27 November 1915 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas. He was the son of William John "Willie" Bagwell and Maud Wafer. Melvin Marion Bagwell married Dorlis Dell Harris on 28 June 1940. Melvin Marion Bagwell died on 28 December 1993 in Floyd, Hunt County, Texas, at age 78. He was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.

     Dorlis Dell Harris was born on 31 December 1915 in Detroit, Red River County, Texas. As of 28 June 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Melvin Marion Bagwell, son of William John "Willie" Bagwell and Maud Wafer, on 28 June 1940. Dorlis Dell Harris died on 30 April 2005 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, at age 89. She was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.

     Travis Adrin Bagwell was born on 18 February 1924 in Weiland Hunt, Texas. He was the son of William John "Willie" Bagwell and Maud Wafer. He enlisted on 6 November 1942 in the US Army Air Corps in Houston, Texas during World War II. Travis Adrin Bagwell married Evelyn Leola Harrison on 25 August 1945 at Rockwall County, Texas. Travis Adrin Bagwell died on 28 August 1994 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas, at age 70. He was buried at Sachse Cemetery, Sachse, Dallas County, Texas.

     Evelyn Leola Harrison was born on 24 September 1924 in Garland, Texas. As of 25 August 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Travis Adrin Bagwell, son of William John "Willie" Bagwell and Maud Wafer, on 25 August 1945 at Rockwall County, Texas. Evelyn Leola Harrison died on 13 December 2003 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas, at age 79.

     Libby Ann Bagwell was born on 18 June 1954. She was the daughter of Travis Adrin Bagwell and Evelyn Leola Harrison. Libby Ann Bagwell died on 16 December 2002 at age 48.

     Robert James Sumner Perry was born on 24 October 1862 in Nash, North Carolina. He married Mocha Brooks, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Brooks and Nancy Catherine Bagwell, in 1879. Robert James Sumner Perry died on 2 August 1924 in Lampassas, Lampassas County, Texas, at age 61.

     Prescott Bush was born in 1758 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Richard Bush and Mary Jane Prescot.¹ He fought in the Revolutionary War. He served under Colonel Washington. Believe this to be William Augustine Washington (February 28, 1752 to March 6, 1810), was a cavalry officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, who held a final rank of brigadier general in the newly created United States after the war. Primarily known as a commander of light dragoons, he led mounted troops in a number of notable battles in the Carolinas during the campaigns of 1780 and 1781.¹ Prescott Bush married Susannah Hinds before 1787. Prescott Bush died on 23 June 1846 in Stewart County, Georgia.¹ He was buried at Poplar Springs Cemetery, Preston, Webster County, Georgia.

     Richard Bush was born in 1736 in Essex, Virginia.¹ He was the son of John "Bibby" Bush and Susannah Spencer Walker.² Richard Bush married Mary Jane Prescot before 1758. Richard Bush died in 1803 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

     John "Bibby" Bush was born in 1702 in Essex County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Richard Bush and Elizabeth Roberts.¹ John "Bibby" Bush married Susannah Spencer Walker before 1725. John "Bibby" Bush died in 1748 in Essex, Virginia.¹

     Richard Bush was also known as Daniel Richard Bush. He was born on 1 June 1675 in Essex, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Richard R. Bush and Elizabeth Bibby.¹ Richard Bush married Elizabeth Roberts before 1702. Richard Bush died on 24 March 1736 in Essex, Virginia, at age 60.¹

     Richard R. Bush was born on 1 June 1640 in Essex, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Abraham Bush.¹ Richard immigrated in 1670 to Virginia Colony aboard ship from Bristol , and was indentured for up to four years to one William Roberts . On 2 March, 1677/78 in Old Rappahannock/Essex County, Virginia he married Elizabeth Bibby.

Richard and Elizabeth Bush lived most of their lives and died in Essex County, Virginia where they appear frequently on the Titheables Lists . On 20 April 1689 Richard(1) received a land grant of 793 acres on the south side of the Rappahannock River, on Piscataway Creek, only a few miles up stream from the holdings of William Roberts where Richard(1) had begun life in Virginia. In addition to these holdings, on 13 February 1661 Richard and Elizabeth inherited 550 acres that had been granted to John Bibby, Elizabeth's father . Elizabeth died there after 10 March 1688 . By 10 September 1689 Richard was married to a woman identified only as Mary . Their son, John, was born in 1694 . Richard died in 1700. Richard R. Bush married Elizabeth Bibby in 1671 at Rappahannock, Virginia. Richard R. Bush died on 1 June 1720 in Essex, Virginia, at age 80.¹

     Abraham Bush was born in 1622.¹ He was the son of John Bush.¹ Abraham Bush died in 1686 in Lancaster, Virginia.¹

     John Bush was born in 1575 in Essex, England.¹ He died in 1624 in Elizabeth City, Virginia.¹

     Susannah Hinds was born on 8 December 1765 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. As of before 1787,her married name was Bush. She married Prescott Bush, son of Richard Bush and Mary Jane Prescot, before 1787. Susannah Hinds died in 1848 in Stewart County, Georgia. She was buried at Poplar Springs Cemetery, Preston, Webster County, Georgia.

     William Harrison Bush was born on 1 March 1794 in Barnwell District, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was the son of Prescott Bush and Susannah Hinds. William Harrison Bush died on 13 June 1870 in Jones County, Mississippi, at age 76.

     Silas Bush was born in 1796 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was the son of Prescott Bush and Susannah Hinds. Silas Bush died in May 1848 in Preston, Webster County, Georgia.

     Mason Hines Bush was born in 1803 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was the son of Prescott Bush and Susannah Hinds. Mason Hines Bush died on 5 March 1883 in Terrell County, Georgia. He was buried at Poplar Springs Cemetery, Preston, Webster County, Georgia.

     Mary Jane Prescot was born in 1724. As of before 1758,her married name was Bush. She married Richard Bush, son of John "Bibby" Bush and Susannah Spencer Walker, before 1758. Mary Jane Prescot died in 1797.

     Susannah Spencer Walker was born in 1705. As of before 1725,her married name was Bush. She married John "Bibby" Bush, son of Richard Bush and Elizabeth Roberts, before 1725. Susannah Spencer Walker died in 1797.

     Thomas Abram Bush was born in 1730. He was the son of John "Bibby" Bush and Susannah Spencer Walker. Thomas Abram Bush died in 1805.

     Elizabeth Roberts was born in 1675. As of before 1702,her married name was Bush. She married Richard Bush, son of Richard R. Bush and Elizabeth Bibby, before 1702. Elizabeth Roberts died in 1745.

     Elizabeth Bibby was born in 1655 in Rappahannock, Virginia. As of 1671,her married name was Bush. She married Richard R. Bush, son of Abraham Bush, in 1671 at Rappahannock, Virginia. Elizabeth Bibby died on 1 June 1725 in Essex, Virginia.

     Carol Ann Johnson married Harold Elijah Bagwell, son of Roscoe Elijah Bagwell and Ethel Mae Hawkins, circa 1983.

     Jerry Alan Bagwell was born on 10 November 1961 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Harold Elijah Bagwell and Bessie Lucille Stewart. Jerry Alan Bagwell married Penny Elaine Wilson after 1980. Jerry Alan Bagwell died on 8 August 2024 in St. Francis Downtown Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina, at age 62


Jerry A. Bagwell, 62, loving husband of 38 years to Penny Elaine Wilson Bagwell, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville.

Born November 10, 1961, in Pickens County, South Carolina, Jerry was the son of the late Harold Elijah Bagwell and Bessie Lucille Stewart Bagwell. Jerry dedicated his life to his wife and son and loved his family and he was an avid lover of music, as well as classic cars. He was the lead singer of the band “Whiskey Rose Band” for many years. He enjoyed supporting his son Jarrett’s music at many different venues. Jerry enjoyed working on classic cars and Jeeps with his close friend, Tony Simmons. He was blessed with two other great friends, Gary Barton and Scott Sitton, and his Aunt Joyce McJunkins.

Survivors include his wife, Penny Wilson Bagwell of the home; a son, Jarrett Bagwell of Pickens; and a brother, Jeff Bagwell (Sherion) of Pickens.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bagwell was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Bagwell.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home in Pickens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent directly to Penny Bagwell to later be sent to local organizations to help fund close friends in need.


He was cremated.

     Jeffrey Scott Bagwell is the son of Harold Elijah Bagwell and Bessie Lucille Stewart. Jeffrey Scott Bagwell married Sherion (?) after 1980.

     Harold Dennis Bagwell was born on 15 September 1960 in Easley, South Carolina. He was the son of Harold Elijah Bagwell and Bessie Lucille Stewart. Harold Dennis Bagwell married Cynthia Kay Adams after 1979. Harold Dennis Bagwell died on 11 March 2015 at age 54


Harold Dennis Bagwell, 54, husband of Cynthia Kay Adams Bagwell, passed from this life Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Harold was born in Easley, a son of Harold E. Bagwell of Slabtown and Lucille Stewart Bagwell of Pickens. He was retired from the U. S. Navy. Following his Navy service, Dennis went to work for Lockheed and later Flour in Greenville. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Kay Adams Bagwell of the home, sons, Chris Bagwell (Rhonda) of Pickens, and David Bagwell of Powdersville, and a daughter, Tonya Feno (Randall) of Pickens and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Jerry Bagwell (Penny) and Jeff Bagwell all of Pickens. Dennis was preceded in death by a grandson, Randall Feno, III. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, March 13, 2015 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Funeral services will be conducted 3 PM Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow with full military honors at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. The family is at the home. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC.


He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Corrine Bagwell was born on 27 July 1916.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest James Bagwell and Lillie Holden. As of after 1927,her married name was Pace. Corrine Bagwell married Richard Ivy Pace after 1927. Corrine Bagwell and Richard Ivy Pace lived in 1987. Corrine Bagwell died in 1994.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Richard Ivy Pace was born in 1909. He married Corrine Bagwell, daughter of Ernest James Bagwell and Lillie Holden, after 1927. Richard Ivy Pace and Corrine Bagwell lived in 1987. Richard Ivy Pace died in 1993.

     Stancil Alfred Bagwell is the son of Lester Alfred Bagwell and Sina Faye Fitzhugh. Stancil Alfred Bagwell married Bertral Vidella DePriest before 1957.

     Stancil Alfred Bagwell Jr. was born on 28 September 1962. He was the son of Stancil Alfred Bagwell and Bertral Vidella DePriest. Stancil Alfred Bagwell Jr. married Peggy A. Raymond on 6 February 1981 at Fallbrook, San Diego County, California. Stancil Alfred Bagwell Jr. and Peggy A. Raymond were divorced on 25 July 1984 at Conejos County, Colorado. Stancil Alfred Bagwell Jr. died on 27 September 1997 at age 34 as a result of a automobile accident. He was buried on 1 October 1997 at New Manassa Cemetery, Manassa, Conejos County, Colorado.