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     William Larry Bagwell was born on 2 July 1949 in Cobb County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of John Allen Bagwell and Edna Pearl Messer. William Larry Bagwell married Lori Jayne Jefferson on 4 August 1984 at Marion County, Florida. William Larry Bagwell and Lori Jayne Jefferson were divorced on 29 August 2001 at Citrus County, Florida. William Larry Bagwell died on 13 March 2013 in Acworth, Cobb County, Georgia, at age 63


Wm. Larry "Porky" Bagwell, 63, of Acworth died Wednesday March 13, 2013. Funeral Services were held in the chapel of Marietta Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Leonard officiating. Interment followed at Little River United Methodist Church in Woodstock.

Mr. Bagwell was a native and lived most of his life in Cobb County. He was a 1969 graduate of Sprayberry High School. He was a salesman for General Supply Company. Mr. Bagwell was a member of In His Hands Church.

He is survived by daughter, Jodi Bagwell of Marietta; Brothers, Steve Bagwell and James "Chick" Bagwell; Sister, Joy Bagwell; niece, Shannon Bagwell along with numerous other nieces and nephews.¹

He was buried at Little River Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia.¹

     Steve Bagwell is the son of John Allen Bagwell and Edna Pearl Messer.

     James Chick Bagwell is the son of John Allen Bagwell and Edna Pearl Messer.

     Joy Bagwell is the daughter of John Allen Bagwell and Edna Pearl Messer.

     Lori Jayne Jefferson married William Larry Bagwell, son of John Allen Bagwell and Edna Pearl Messer, on 4 August 1984 at Marion County, Florida. Lori Jayne Jefferson and William Larry Bagwell were divorced on 29 August 2001 at Citrus County, Florida.

     Jodi Bagwell is the daughter of William Larry Bagwell and Lori Jayne Jefferson.

     Henrietta Highsmith married Clarence E. Bagwell, son of James Henry Bagwell and Mary Frances Gainous, on 30 April 1928 at Robertson County, Tennessee.

     Donald E. Bagwell was born on 27 September 1933 in Tennessee. He was the son of Clarence E. Bagwell and Henrietta Highsmith. Donald E. Bagwell died in February 1973 at age 39.

     Ike Pardue Shores was born on 16 April 1913 in Tennessee. He married Bessie Catherine Bagwell, daughter of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, after 1930. Ike Pardue Shores died on 2 October 1999 in Tennessee at age 86. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Gordie Beatrice Dowell was born on 2 February 1916. As of after 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Allen Andrew Bagwell, son of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, after 1933. Gordie Beatrice Dowell died on 9 August 1995 at age 79. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     (?) Richardson married Minnie Leona Bagwell, daughter of John Bull Bagwell Jr. and Lydia Mills, after 1887.

     Elizabeth Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Donald Howard Bagwell and Jean Stephen.

     Donald Murray Bagwell is the son of Donald Howard Bagwell and Jean Stephen.

     Latha Bagwell was born on 9 December 1910 in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Charlie Wilson Bagwell and Lou Hopey White. Latha Bagwell died in May 1987 in Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma, at age 76.

     Clara May Reed was born on 27 November 1911. As of after 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married Horace Ray Bagwell, son of Oliver Winton Bagwell and Luther Zoe “Lou” Garrett, after 1928. Clara May Reed died on 1 November 1998 at age 86. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.

     James Oliver Bagwell was born circa 1933. He was the son of Horace Ray Bagwell and Clara May Reed. James Oliver Bagwell married Nena Louise Miles in October 1961 at Smyrna, Tennessee. James Oliver Bagwell married Pat (?) circa 2005. James Oliver Bagwell died on 15 October 2015. He was buried at Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee.

     Nena Louise Miles was born on 29 May 1938 in Tennessee. As of October 1961,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Oliver Bagwell, son of Horace Ray Bagwell and Clara May Reed, in October 1961 at Smyrna, Tennessee. Nena Louise Miles died on 15 December 2001 at age 63. She was buried at Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee.

     Pat (?) married James Oliver Bagwell, son of Horace Ray Bagwell and Clara May Reed, circa 2005.

     Thomas Ray Bagwell is the son of James Oliver Bagwell and Nena Louise Miles. Thomas Ray Bagwell married Michelle Denise Hiebert on 18 May 1996 at Sumner County, Tennessee.

     James Miles Bagwell is the son of James Oliver Bagwell and Nena Louise Miles. James Miles Bagwell married Jennifer Loll after 1987.

     Timothy Louis Bagwell is the son of James Oliver Bagwell and Nena Louise Miles.

     Evelyn Faye Ralls was born on 28 March 1919. As of 25 September 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Roderick Bagwell, son of William Bagwell and Lorna Isham, on 25 September 1937 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Evelyn Faye Ralls and Roderick Bagwell lived in 1940 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Evelyn Faye Ralls died on 11 May 2011 at age 92. She was buried at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri.

     (?) Padgett married Lucille Bagwell, daughter of William Bagwell and Lorna Isham, before 1951.

     Lori A. Thomas married Victor Dalton Bagwell, son of Dalton Bagwell and Sophia Young, on 27 January 1995 at Jefferson County, Kentucky. Lori A. Thomas and Victor Dalton Bagwell were divorced in 1999.

     Pamela J. Lawson married Victor Dalton Bagwell, son of Dalton Bagwell and Sophia Young, on 18 September 1982 at Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Paula Watson married Victor Dalton Bagwell, son of Dalton Bagwell and Sophia Young, on 8 April 1966 at Jackson, Tennessee.

     Hugh Tabor Bagwell was born on 1 December 1941.¹ He was the son of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott. Hugh Tabor Bagwell lived in 1956 in Mississippi. He married Maxie Hunt before 1968. Hugh Tabor Bagwell died on 11 November 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Sturgis Cemetery, Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.¹

     Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell was born on 11 July 1968. He was the son of Hugh Tabor Bagwell and Maxie Hunt. Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell married Kathleen Taylor after 1985. Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell lived in 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee. He died on 30 August 2018 at age 50

Houston Tabor Bagwell "Tab", 50, died unexpectedly on August 30, 2018.

Predeceased by his father, Hugh Tabor Bagwell, he is survived by the love of his life, Kathleen Taylor Bagwell; his mother, Maxie Hunt Bagwell, and brother, Max Hunter Bagwell (Amy). He also leaves behind sister-in-law, Elizabeth Taylor Levy (Bob); brother-in-law, William Taylor (Calli), and brother-in-law, Ray Gentry (Becky).

Tab graduated from Briarcrest Christian School and attended the University of Mississippi. Tab never met a stranger and could always make people feel at ease in any situation. He was a man's man who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, watching Ole Miss sports, or taking his two best friends, PJ and Daisy, running every day. His big deep voice will forever be in our hearts, hearing him say, "I'm your huckleberry" or a loud Hotty Toddy.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Memphis Humane Society.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on Sept. 7, 2018.

     Kathleen Taylor married Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell, son of Hugh Tabor Bagwell and Maxie Hunt, after 1985.

     Maxie Hunt was born on 25 September 1944 in Sturgis, Mississippi. She married Hugh Tabor Bagwell, son of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott, before 1968. As of before 1968,her married name was Bagwell. Maxie Hunt died on 11 August 2021 at age 76


Maxie Joe Bagwell. September 25, 1944- August 11, 2021. Wife, mother, grandmother, friend, loved by all who met her, passed away on August 11, 2021.

Maxie was predeceased by her husband, Hugh Tabor Bagwell, and son, Houston Tabor Bagwell.

Maxie was born in Sturgis, MS and moved to Memphis, TN with Hugh when they were newlyweds. She helped him run Central Plumbing Company for nearly 20 years. Her next career was with MCR Safety for over 20 years, touching the lives of many customers and friends along the way. Maxie was a member of South Woods Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of the children in the nursery. She was dedicated to Christ and her church, and it showed in how she lived her life. She was devoted to her family and was incredibly proud of her grandson, Hudson. Maxie had such a giving heart and never missed an opportunity to help someone. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.

There will be a small graveside ceremony on August 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Sturgis Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.


She was buried on 25 August 2021 at Sturgis Cemetery, Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.