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     William H. Thomas was born circa 1814 in South Carolina. He married Catherine Holland before 1857.

     Catherine Holland was born circa 1831 in Alabama. She married William H. Thomas before 1857. As of before 1857,her married name was Thomas.

     Martha Gayle Bagwell was born on 28 October 1945. She was the daughter of Henry Hershel Bagwell and Virgie Mae Johnson. Martha Gayle Bagwell died on 31 August 2015 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 69.

     Freda Wilson was born in 1939 in Panama City, Florida.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Charles Bagwell, son of Calvin David Bagwell and Etta Lillian Hopkins, after 1945.¹ Freda Wilson died on 14 May 2017 in Greenville County, South Carolina,
Mrs. Freda Wilson Bagwell
May 14, 2017
Easley, South Carolina

Freda Wilson Bagwell, wife of the late James "Charlie" Bagwell, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Laura Wilson of Panama City, FL.

Left to cherish her memory are sons, Ricky Bagwell (Rebecca) of Piedmont and Dea Bagwell of Greenville; daughters, Laura Becknell (Doug) of Easley and Dawn Thompson King (Robert) of Townville; brothers, Lawson Wilson (Grace) of Panama City, FL, Larry Wilson (Susan) of Chattanooga, TN; a sister, Manona "Sissy" Davis of Tallahassee, FL; six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and loving husband, Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by a brother, Al "Bud" Wilson of Houston, TX.

She loved her family, the mountains, camping, gardening, and bird watching. She was well known for her loving nature and was an excellent caregiver for those in need.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Chapel of Liberty Ministries. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery West.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Liberty Ministries in Greenville.

Liberty Ministries
3006 Old Easley Bridge Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 295-4018

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Ricky Bagwell is the son of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Dea Bagwell is the son of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Laura Bagwell is the daughter of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Dawn Bagwell is the daughter of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Kathleen H. Knight was born on 6 June 1918. As of 15 October 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Lewis Bagwell, son of Jefferson Arnold Bagwell and Annie Bell Smith, on 15 October 1932 at Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Kathleen H. Knight died on 11 May 1983 at age 64.

     Maureen Bagwell is the daughter of Henry Branson Bagwell and Allie Mae Branyon.

     Hilda E. Davis was born on 8 January 1912 in Arden Little, Arkansas. As of before 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Benjamin Allen Bagwell, son of Oscar Alonzo Bagwell and Mary Christine Scott, before 1933. Hilda E. Davis died on 8 February 1991 in San Diego, California, at age 79.

     Bonnie Charline Bagwell was born on 11 September 1933 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis. As of after 1950,her married name was Wells. Bonnie Charline Bagwell married Robert Lee Wells after 1950. Bonnie Charline Bagwell died on 25 August 2004 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, at age 70.¹ She was buried at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana.¹

     Robert Lee Wells was born on 25 July 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.¹ He married Bonnie Charline Bagwell, daughter of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis, after 1950. Robert Lee Wells died on 18 July 1997 in Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana.¹

     Betty Allen Bagwell was born on 23 September 1936 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She was the daughter of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis. Betty Allen Bagwell died on 24 June 2003 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California, at age 66.

     Benjamin Eugene Bagwell is the son of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell married Camille Claudine Stull on 11 November 1961 at Dallas County, Texas. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell married Cynthia G. Newman on 12 April 1974 at Rockwell County, Texas. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell and Cynthia G. Newman were divorced on 5 May 1976 at Dallas County, Texas. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell married Cynthia G. Newman on 9 June 1976 at Dallas County, Texas.

     Ferne H. Bagwell was born on 28 May 1920 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks. As of after 1935,her married name was Nolan. Ferne H. Bagwell married Richard H. Nolan after 1935. Ferne H. Bagwell died on 1 December 2004 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, at age 84.

     Richard H. Nolan was born on 23 March 1917 in New Mexico. He married Ferne H. Bagwell, daughter of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks, after 1935. Richard H. Nolan died on 20 July 2011 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, at age 94.

     Samuel Jones Keith was born on 16 January 1889 in Graham, Texas. He married Ida L. Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Alonzo Bagwell and Mary Christine Scott, before 1911. Samuel Jones Keith died on 17 September 1940 in Pampa, Gray County, Texas, at age 51.

     William Lester Armstrong was born on 7 November 1891 in Graham, Texas. He married Martha E. Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Alonzo Bagwell and Mary Christine Scott, before 1915. William Lester Armstrong died on 20 December 1953 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, at age 62.

     Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. was born on 6 June 1942 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Olen C. Bagwell and Christine Wright.¹ Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. married Janice Kay Lewis in June 1965 at Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. and Ronald "Ron" Bagwell lived in 1973 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. died on 23 May 2017 at age 74
Jerry Wright Bagwell, Sr., age 74, of Ensley passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at St. Vincent’s –East Hospital.

Mr. Wright was a native of Fayette, Alabama and lived in Jefferson County most all of his life.

He retired from Mayfield and Barber Dairy and was a member of Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church.

He served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Christine Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Janice L. Bagwell; a son, Jerry W. Bagwell, Jr. (Dawn); a daughter, Anita Bagwell; 4 grandchildren, Brent and Jerry Bagwell; Joey and Kristen Tortorici; 3 great grandchildren, Holly and C. J. Tortorici and Daisy Bradley; and a brother, Ronnie Bagwell (Reta).

Services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Valhalla Chapel with Rev. Ed Cruce officiating. Burial will follow in Valhalla Cemetery.¹ He was buried on 25 May 2017 at Valhalla Cemetery, Midfield, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Janice Kay Lewis married Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr., son of Olen C. Bagwell and Christine Wright, in June 1965 at Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Jerry Wright Bagwell Jr. was born on 23 March 1973.¹ He was the son of Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. and Janice Kay Lewis.¹ Jerry Wright Bagwell Jr. married Dawn (?) after 1990.¹ Jerry Wright Bagwell Jr. died on 12 January 2025 at age 51


Jerry Wright Bagwell, Jr, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 51.
Jerry loved playing video games with the kids, planning the family Disney trips and just being home doing nothing with his family. Baseball games were his favorite past time. His favorite story was telling how his boys busted his wood bat, that he had for over 30 years, playing a game of family baseball. His family came first.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Jerry W. Bagwell, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Dawn Bagwell (affectionately called “moon pie”), his sons: Jerry W. Bagwell, III and Brent A. Bagwell (Kristen “Breadstick”), his grandchildren: Aiden Moncrief and Jubilee Bagwell, his mother Janice Kay Lewis Bagwell, his sister Anita Bagwell (Brent Smith) and a host of nieces and nephews. We will miss your humor, laughter, hugs and kisses.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 25th at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood beginning at 1:00 pm with a memorial service following at 2:00 pm.

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

     Anita Bagwell is the daughter of Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. and Janice Kay Lewis.¹ Anita Bagwell married Brent Smith after 1985.

     Dawn (?) married Jerry Wright Bagwell Jr., son of Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. and Janice Kay Lewis, after 1990.¹

     Brent A. Bagwell is the son of Jerry Wright Bagwell Jr. and Dawn (?)¹ Brent A. Bagwell married Kristen (?) after 2010.

     Jerry Wright Bagwell III is the son of Jerry Wright Bagwell Jr. and Dawn (?)¹

     Gloria Necochea was born on 25 August 1928 in Imperial County, California. As of before 1949,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Bryant "Jimmy" Bagwell, son of Elmer P. Bagwell and Cornia Coleman, before 1949 at California. Gloria Necochea died on 1 December 2014 in San Diego County, California, at age 86.

     Willie Marcella Gilliam was born on 29 May 1928.¹ As of before 1944,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Charles Ambrose Bagwell, son of Charles Ambrose Bagwell Sr. and Cora Victoria May, before 1944.¹ Willie Marcella Gilliam died on 11 November 2003 at age 75
Marcella Gilliam Bagwell, 75, of 129 Highland Terrace died Tuesday, November 11th at her residence. She was the widow of Charles "Red" Bagwell and the daughter of the late Grace Latimer and William Harris Gilliam. She was owner and operator of Commercial Printing from 1971 to 1998 and as a member of Southside Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Bagwell are three sons, Charles Bagwell of Sterling, VA, Robert Bagwell of Washington, DC and Chuck Bagwell of Abbeville; five grandchildren, Stacy, Sean, Lisa, Andy and Laura Bagwell and one great-granddaughter, Valerie Bagwell.

Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by four sisters, Jeanette Thorpe, Eleanor Ragsdale, Alma Duncan and Beatrice Dixon.

The family will receive friends 7:00PM-9:00PM (TONIGHT) Thursday, November 13th at HARRIS FUNERAL HOME. Graveside Services will be 11:00AM Friday, November 14th in Greenwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Earl Hartley and Retired Rev. Jim Moss officiating.

Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church 505 Hwy 72 W. Abbeville, SC 29620 or a charity of ones choice.

HARRIS FUNERAL HOME of Abbeville is assisting the Bagwell family.¹
She was buried on 14 November 2003 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Charles Dennis Bagwell is the son of Charles Ambrose Bagwell and Willie Marcella Gilliam.¹ Charles Dennis Bagwell married Kathryn Jeanne Hansen on 26 February 1966 at Hennepin County, Minnesota. Charles Dennis Bagwell married Barbara (?) before 2010.

     Robert William Bagwell was born on 4 December 1949 in Greenwood, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Charles Ambrose Bagwell and Willie Marcella Gilliam.¹ Robert William Bagwell lived in 2003 in Washington, District of Columbia.¹ He died on 12 December 2010 in Washington, District of Columbia, at age 61. He was buried on 18 December 2010 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.