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     Blanche Glenice Hawthorne was born on 19 July 1922. As of 19 March 1955,her married name was Bagwell. She married Andrew Jackson Bagwell, son of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee, on 19 March 1955 at Robertson, Tennessee. Blanche Glenice Hawthorne died on 19 December 2001 at age 79. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Reba (?) married Andrew Jackson Bagwell, son of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee, before 1946.

     Gail Bagwell is the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell.

     Nell Marion Bagwell was also known as Nellie Bagwell. She was born on 22 March 1905 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the daughter of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee. As of 5 October 1946,her married name was Davis. Nell Marion Bagwell married Clifton Edgar Davis on 5 October 1946 at Laconia, New Hampshire. Nell Marion Bagwell and Clifton Edgar Davis lived in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nell Marion Bagwell died on 23 October 2002 at age 97.

     Clifton Edgar Davis was born on 20 June 1915 in Palistow, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He married Nell Marion Bagwell, daughter of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee, on 5 October 1946 at Laconia, New Hampshire. Clifton Edgar Davis died on 20 April 1949 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 33. He and Nell Marion Bagwell lived in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee.

     Eugene Glenn married Maude Florence Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden, after 2000.

     William S. Bagwell was born circa 1825. He was the son of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden. William S. Bagwell died on 4 July 1831 in Mountain Creek, North Carolina.

     Craton Bagwell was also known as Craten Bagwell.¹ He was born in 1828 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden.

     Alfred Bagwell was born circa 1829. He was the son of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden. Alfred Bagwell died on 10 July 1831 in Mountain Creek, North Carolina.

     Sarah Ann Bagwell was born on 6 November 1830 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden. As of before 1856,her married name was Hulsey. Sarah Ann Bagwell married Jennings Thomas Hulsey before 1856. Sarah Ann Bagwell died on 29 June 1899 in Rockmart, Polk County, Georgia, at age 68.

     Jennings Thomas Hulsey was born on 4 March 1829 in Militia District 950, Paulding County, Georgia. He married Sarah Ann Bagwell, daughter of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden, before 1856. Jennings Thomas Hulsey died on 13 February 1899 in Georgia at age 69.

     Hugh O. Jones was born in June 1833 in Georgia. He married Nancy L. Bagwell, daughter of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden, on 19 May 1872 at Polk County, Georgia. Hugh O. Jones died on 13 June 1903.

     Robert Bagwell was born circa 1840 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John H. Bagwell and Susannah McFadden. Robert Bagwell died in Georgia.

     Allison Bagwell is the daughter of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr.¹ Allison Bagwell married Terry Dearman after 1982.¹

     Billy Ray Bagwell Jr. is the son of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr.¹ Billy Ray Bagwell Jr. married Barrington (?) after 1982.¹

     Amanda Bagwell is the daughter of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr.¹ Amanda Bagwell married Rob O'Neal after 1982.¹

     Rob Bagwell is the son of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr.¹

     William Jones married Frances Bagwell, daughter of Willie John Bagwell and Emaline Frances Dyal, after 1965.¹

     Steven Toole married Debbie Bagwell, daughter of Willie John Bagwell and Emaline Frances Dyal.¹

     Terry Dearman married Allison Bagwell, daughter of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr., after 1982.¹

     Barrington (?) married Billy Ray Bagwell Jr., son of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr., after 1982.¹

     Rob O'Neal married Amanda Bagwell, daughter of Billy Ray Bagwell Sr., after 1982.¹

     Ronald "Ron" Bagwell was born on 8 April 1944 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Olen C. Bagwell and Christine Wright.² Ronald "Ron" Bagwell married Carole Jane Garner in July 1963 at Escambia County, Alabama. Ronald "Ron" Bagwell and Jerry Wright Bagwell Sr. lived in 1973 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Ronald "Ron" Bagwell and Carole Jane Garner were divorced before 29 July 1978. Ronald "Ron" Bagwell married Reta Goolsby on 29 July 1978.² Ronald "Ron" Bagwell died on 10 March 2021 in Alabama at age 76

Ronald Bagwell, age 76, was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Ron was born in Fayette, Alabama on April 8th, 1944 to Olen and Christine (Wright) Bagwell.

Ronald was married to Mrs. Bagwell for 42 years. He has three children of whom he was very proud.

He worked at Anderson Electric/ Square D in Leeds, Alabama for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union and served as the Chairman of the Union Committee while an employee at Anderson Electric. Ronald also proudly served as a member of the Irondale City Council from 2004 – 2012. Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Olen; his mother, Christine; and his brother, Jerry Bagwell

Ronald loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He had a kind and compassionate spirit, loved his family deeply, and had a soft spot for animals. But, most of all, Ron will be remembered for his love of sports and his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide. His laughter, his smile, and his sweet spirit can never be duplicated and will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel at 2pm with visitation beginning at 1pm. Interment will immediately follow in Forest Crest Cemetery.¹

He was buried on 18 March 2021 at Forest Crest Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Pernecia R. Ozella was also known as Persecy R. Ozella. She was born on 25 August 1864 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1873,her married name was Bagwell. She married Wiley H. Bagwell, son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Harriet R. Dobbins, before 1873. Pernecia R. Ozella died on 3 July 1948 in Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Center Point Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Sarah Frances "Sallie" Monroe was born on 10 October 1873 in Honea Path, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹ As of circa 1892,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Frederick Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Louisa Jane Bagwell, circa 1892. Sarah Frances "Sallie" Monroe died on 10 January 1945 in Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Donalds Cemetery, Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹

     Bertie Prudence Bagwell was born on 12 January 1893 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of James Frederick Bagwell and Sarah Frances "Sallie" Monroe. As of 29 April 1915,her married name was Graham. Bertie Prudence Bagwell married Thomas Wayland Graham on 29 April 1915 at Abbeville County, South Carolina. Bertie Prudence Bagwell died on 13 October 1952 in Donalds, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 59.¹ She was buried at Donalds Cemetery, Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹

     Thomas Wayland Graham was born on 2 July 1855 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. He married Bertie Prudence Bagwell, daughter of James Frederick Bagwell and Sarah Frances "Sallie" Monroe, on 29 April 1915 at Abbeville County, South Carolina. Thomas Wayland Graham died on 13 February 1926 in Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 70.

     William Francis Bagwell was born on 3 August 1902 in Honea Path, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Frederick Bagwell and Sarah Frances "Sallie" Monroe. William Francis Bagwell married Eula Inez Dodson before 1923. William Francis Bagwell died on 19 October 1980 in Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Donalds Cemetery, Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹

     Eula Inez Dodson was born on 24 August 1903 in Laurens County, South Carolina. As of before 1923,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Francis Bagwell, son of James Frederick Bagwell and Sarah Frances "Sallie" Monroe, before 1923. Eula Inez Dodson died on 15 August 2001 in Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 97.¹ She was buried at Donalds Cemetery, Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹

     William Frances Bagwell Jr., PhD was born on 19 January 1923 in Honea Path, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Francis Bagwell and Eula Inez Dodson. William Frances Bagwell Jr., PhD married Maude Ellis Magill on 23 July 1949 at New York.¹ William Frances Bagwell Jr., PhD married Norma Karlen Landon after 1991.¹ William Frances Bagwell Jr., PhD died on 21 September 2006 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 83
U.S. Army, WW II.

William Francis Bagwell, Jr., 83, husband of Norma Karlen Landon Bagwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Self Regional Health Center. Born near Donalds, SC in 1923, he was the son of the late William F. and Eula Dodson Bagwell. An honor graduate of Parker High School and Furman University in Greenville, SC, he held graduate degrees from Columbia University and New York University. He also studied at Emory University, Carnegie-Mellon University, St. Andrews University (Scotland), and Union Theological Seminary (New York City).

He had a long and varied career as a writer, educator and human rights advocate. He was a public relations writer and editor of several newsletters and other publications for 10 years. For three years in the mid-1960s, he served as non-governmental representative (NSO) at the United Nations in New York City, for the Society of Friends. For nearly a decade, he worked as a human rights advocate and mediator in many of the south's critical racial situations during the 1950s and 60s, under the auspices of the Society of Friends. He taught or served in administrative capacities of several colleges; Cheney University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland (European Division), University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Lander University, Furman University, and George Washington University. He was the author of several books and numerous articles dealing with Southern History, race relations and human rights. His poems appeared in several publications and one book of poems was published.

In later years he returned to his old family homestead near Donalds, where he and his first wife (Maude Magill Bagwell, who predeceased him in 1991) restored the century-old farmhouse. Together they put the old farm back into production. He was active in several organizations, including the United Nations Association, The Southern Regional Council, American Civil Liberties Union, National Associations of Human Rights Workers, Sigma Chi journalism fraternity, NAACP, Fellowship of Southern Churchmen, Adult Education Association, Caroliniana Society, ad the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker).

He was one of the founders and first president of the Greenville County Human Relations Council in the 1950s. He was a former officer or Board Member of the South Carolina Human Relations Council, South Carolina Cerebral Palsy Association, Greenville Mental Health Association, Abbeville County Development Council, Upper Savannah Governmental Committee of Aging, and the Abbeville County Library Council. During World War II, he served three years as a medical corpsman in the U.S. Army.

Surviving in addition to his wife of the home, are his sister, Katherine (Mrs. M. Lewis Coleman) of Lakeland, FL, stepdaughter, Karen Landon Doyle of Sherman Oaks, CA, and a host of friends and relatives. He and his first wife were also "parents" to at least a dozen homeless children over the years, som Black, some White, some Native-American, all of whom are now adults and living in various parts of the nation and abroad.

Memorial services were held Saturday, September 30, at the Due West Retirement Center. Reverend Calvin Draffin (Pastor of Due West ARP Church) and Reverend Jim Daughtry (former Pastor of the First Christian Church of Greenville) conducted the services. Memorials may be made to the American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19102, to the First Christian Church of Greenville, or to the Charity of one's choice.¹
He was buried at Donalds Cemetery, Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹