Margaret Bagwell1
F, b. circa 1846
Margaret Bagwell was born circa 1846.1 She was the daughter of Fredric Bagwell and Mary (?)1 Margaret Bagwell lived in 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.2 She lived in 1860 in Calhoun County, Mississippi.1
Citations
- [S5930] 1860 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 680, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 680, Date: September 20, 1860.
- [S5931] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi;, Date: October 28, 1850.
Nancy Ann Bagwell1
F, b. circa 1853
Nancy Ann Bagwell was born circa 1853.1 She was the daughter of Fredric Bagwell and Mary (?)1 Nancy Ann Bagwell lived in 1860 in Calhoun County, Mississippi.1 She lived in 1870 in Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto County, Mississippi.2 As of before 1880,her married name was Hadaway. She married William Hadaway before 1880.
Citations
- [S5930] 1860 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 680, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 680, Date: September 20, 1860.
- [S5932] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: M593_728; Page: 412A, Date: June 22, 1870.
William Hadaway
M, b. circa 1855
William Hadaway was born circa 1855 in Mississippi. He married Nancy Ann Bagwell, daughter of Fredric Bagwell and Mary (?), before 1880.
William Crawford Bagwell1
M, b. circa 1845
William Crawford Bagwell was born circa 1845 in Mississippi.1 He was the son of Fredric Bagwell and Mary (?)1 William Crawford Bagwell lived in 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.1 He lived in 1860 in Calhoun County, Mississippi.2 He married Lucinda (?) before 1861.3 William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?) lived in 1870 in Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto County, Mississippi.3 William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?) lived in 1910 in Beat 1, Tate County, Mississippi.
Children of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?)
- Samuel Bagwell3 b. c 1861
- Rufus Bagwell3 b. c 1867
- Lue Ella Bagwell3 b. c 1869
- Alfred Clarence Bagwell+ b. Mar 1871, d. 21 Jul 1940
- Willie Bagwell b. c 1873
- Joe Beth Bagwell b. Jun 1877
- Paridessa Bagwell b. Dec 1880
Citations
- [S5931] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Chickasaw, Mississippi;, Date: October 28, 1850.
- [S5930] 1860 United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 680, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 680, Date: September 20, 1860.
- [S5932] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: M593_728; Page: 412A, Date: June 22, 1870.
Lucinda (?)1
F, b. circa 1838
Lucinda (?) was born circa 1838 in Mississippi.1 As of before 1861,her married name was Bagwell.1 She married William Crawford Bagwell, son of Fredric Bagwell and Mary (?), before 1861.1 Lucinda (?) and William Crawford Bagwell lived in 1870 in Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto County, Mississippi.1 Lucinda (?) and William Crawford Bagwell lived in 1910 in Beat 1, Tate County, Mississippi.
Children of Lucinda (?) and William Crawford Bagwell
- Samuel Bagwell1 b. c 1861
- Rufus Bagwell1 b. c 1867
- Lue Ella Bagwell1 b. c 1869
- Alfred Clarence Bagwell+ b. Mar 1871, d. 21 Jul 1940
- Willie Bagwell b. c 1873
- Joe Beth Bagwell b. Jun 1877
- Paridessa Bagwell b. Dec 1880
Citations
- [S5932] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: M593_728; Page: 412A, Date: June 22, 1870.
Samuel Bagwell1
M, b. circa 1861
Samuel Bagwell was born circa 1861 in Mississippi.1 He was the son of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?)1
Citations
- [S5932] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: M593_728; Page: 412A, Date: June 22, 1870.
Rufus Bagwell1
M, b. circa 1867
Rufus Bagwell was born circa 1867 in Mississippi.1 He was the son of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?)1
Citations
- [S5932] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: M593_728; Page: 412A, Date: June 22, 1870.
Lue Ella Bagwell1
F, b. circa 1869
Lue Ella Bagwell was born circa 1869 in Mississippi.1 She was the daughter of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?)1 As of 12 November 1884,her married name was Stevens. Lue Ella Bagwell married T. L. Stevens on 12 November 1884 at Tate County, Mississippi. As of 28 February 1889,her married name was Carlisle. Lue Ella Bagwell married T. J. Carlisle on 28 February 1889 at Tate County, Mississippi.
Citations
- [S5932] United States Federal Census, Washington, District of Columbia, Population Schedule: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 9, DeSoto, Mississippi; Roll: M593_728; Page: 412A, Date: June 22, 1870.
T. L. Stevens
M
T. L. Stevens married Lue Ella Bagwell, daughter of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?), on 12 November 1884 at Tate County, Mississippi.
T. J. Carlisle
M
T. J. Carlisle married Lue Ella Bagwell, daughter of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?), on 28 February 1889 at Tate County, Mississippi.
Willie Bagwell
M, b. circa 1873
Willie Bagwell was born circa 1873 in Mississippi. He was the son of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?)
Joe Beth Bagwell
F, b. June 1877
Joe Beth Bagwell was born in June 1877 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?) As of 5 March 1891,her married name was Carlisle. Joe Beth Bagwell married William W. Carlisle on 5 March 1891 at Tate County, Mississippi.
Paridessa Bagwell
F, b. December 1880
Paridessa Bagwell was also known as Idessia Bagwell. She was born in December 1880 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?) As of 8 October 1893,her married name was Scoggins. Paridessa Bagwell married Billy Scoggins on 8 October 1893 at Tate County, Mississippi. Paridessa Bagwell and Billy Scoggins were divorced before 1920.
Billy Scoggins
M
Billy Scoggins married Paridessa Bagwell, daughter of William Crawford Bagwell and Lucinda (?), on 8 October 1893 at Tate County, Mississippi. Billy Scoggins and Paridessa Bagwell were divorced before 1920.
Jewell Dean Bagwell
F, b. 12 July 1906, d. 14 February 2005

Jewell Dean Bagwell and Gordon Berry - Marriage Annoucement
Choctaw Plaindealer (Ackerman, Mississippi), May 23, 1930 - Page 03
Choctaw Plaindealer (Ackerman, Mississippi), May 23, 1930 - Page 03
Citations
- [S5935] Jewel D. Berry Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65428072
- [S5934] Gordon M Berry Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65428071
Gordon M. Berry1
M, b. 21 August 1906, d. 10 April 1998

Jewell Dean Bagwell and Gordon Berry - Marriage Annoucement
Choctaw Plaindealer (Ackerman, Mississippi), May 23, 1930 - Page 03
Choctaw Plaindealer (Ackerman, Mississippi), May 23, 1930 - Page 03
Citations
- [S5934] Gordon M Berry Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65428071
Barbara Morey1
F
Barbara Morey married (?) Johncox after 194.1 Barbara Morey is the daughter of Otice Morey and Viola Susie Bagwell.1
Citations
- [S5936] Email from Barbara Morey-Johncox dated September 2019 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell; Subject Line: Barbara Morey-Johncox Family.
(?) Johncox1
M
Citations
- [S5936] Email from Barbara Morey-Johncox dated September 2019 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell; Subject Line: Barbara Morey-Johncox Family.
Shirley Mae Bagwell1
F, b. 24 January 1948, d. 30 August 2019
Shirley Mae Bagwell was also known as Bertie Bagwell. She was born on 24 January 1948 in Accomack County, Virginia.1 She was the daughter of Theodore Ernest Bagwell and Hester Margaret Beckett.1 As of after 1968,her married name was Shirley. Shirley Mae Bagwell married (?) Shirley after 1968. Shirley Mae Bagwell died on 30 August 2019 in ManorCare, West Deptford, New Jersey, at age 71
Shirley Mae Bagwell, (Bertie) 71, of West Deptford NJ, died August 30, 2019, surrounded by family at ManorCare in West Deptford NJ.
Shirley (Bertie) was born January 24, 1948, in Accomack County Virginia, to the late Theodore and Hester Bagwell.
She was a manager at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City where she worked for 20 years.
Shirley enjoyed helping people, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed listening to the Word of God, listening to music; her favorite Bible scripture was Psalms 23.
Shirley is survived by her only son Michael A. Bagwell Sr. & daughter in law Nichole, brother James Bagwell, Antonio Drummon as well as 4 other brothers; sisters Caroline Sturgis and Paulette Sturgis. Daughters, Rosalind Garcia, Debra Marshall, Crystal Marshall, Stephanie Holmes Walls. Grandchildren Sheneka Bagwell, Thomasina Braswell Bagwell, Roberta Braswell, Khala Bagwell, Michael A. Bagwell Jr., Michael A. Bagwell 3rd, Yazmine Reid and Morgan Black and nine great-grandchildren. Cousins Sharon Webb-Asare & Kimberly Webb as well a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.1
She was buried on 5 September 2019 at Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, Gloucester County, New Jersey;
Shirley Mae Bagwell, (Bertie) 71, of West Deptford NJ, died August 30, 2019, surrounded by family at ManorCare in West Deptford NJ.
Shirley (Bertie) was born January 24, 1948, in Accomack County Virginia, to the late Theodore and Hester Bagwell.
She was a manager at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City where she worked for 20 years.
Shirley enjoyed helping people, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed listening to the Word of God, listening to music; her favorite Bible scripture was Psalms 23.
Shirley is survived by her only son Michael A. Bagwell Sr. & daughter in law Nichole, brother James Bagwell, Antonio Drummon as well as 4 other brothers; sisters Caroline Sturgis and Paulette Sturgis. Daughters, Rosalind Garcia, Debra Marshall, Crystal Marshall, Stephanie Holmes Walls. Grandchildren Sheneka Bagwell, Thomasina Braswell Bagwell, Roberta Braswell, Khala Bagwell, Michael A. Bagwell Jr., Michael A. Bagwell 3rd, Yazmine Reid and Morgan Black and nine great-grandchildren. Cousins Sharon Webb-Asare & Kimberly Webb as well a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
VIEWING
Bagwell Funeral Home
Thursday, September 05, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
131 S Broad Street
Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069
FUNERAL SERVICE
Bagwell Funeral Home
Thursday, September 05, 2019
11:00 AM
131 S Broad Street
Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069
INTERMENT
Woodbury Memorial Park
Thursday, September 05, 2019
879 Kings Hwy
West Deptford, New Jersey 08096.1
Shirley Mae Bagwell, (Bertie) 71, of West Deptford NJ, died August 30, 2019, surrounded by family at ManorCare in West Deptford NJ.
Shirley (Bertie) was born January 24, 1948, in Accomack County Virginia, to the late Theodore and Hester Bagwell.
She was a manager at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City where she worked for 20 years.
Shirley enjoyed helping people, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed listening to the Word of God, listening to music; her favorite Bible scripture was Psalms 23.
Shirley is survived by her only son Michael A. Bagwell Sr. & daughter in law Nichole, brother James Bagwell, Antonio Drummon as well as 4 other brothers; sisters Caroline Sturgis and Paulette Sturgis. Daughters, Rosalind Garcia, Debra Marshall, Crystal Marshall, Stephanie Holmes Walls. Grandchildren Sheneka Bagwell, Thomasina Braswell Bagwell, Roberta Braswell, Khala Bagwell, Michael A. Bagwell Jr., Michael A. Bagwell 3rd, Yazmine Reid and Morgan Black and nine great-grandchildren. Cousins Sharon Webb-Asare & Kimberly Webb as well a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.1
She was buried on 5 September 2019 at Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, Gloucester County, New Jersey;
Shirley Mae Bagwell, (Bertie) 71, of West Deptford NJ, died August 30, 2019, surrounded by family at ManorCare in West Deptford NJ.
Shirley (Bertie) was born January 24, 1948, in Accomack County Virginia, to the late Theodore and Hester Bagwell.
She was a manager at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City where she worked for 20 years.
Shirley enjoyed helping people, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed listening to the Word of God, listening to music; her favorite Bible scripture was Psalms 23.
Shirley is survived by her only son Michael A. Bagwell Sr. & daughter in law Nichole, brother James Bagwell, Antonio Drummon as well as 4 other brothers; sisters Caroline Sturgis and Paulette Sturgis. Daughters, Rosalind Garcia, Debra Marshall, Crystal Marshall, Stephanie Holmes Walls. Grandchildren Sheneka Bagwell, Thomasina Braswell Bagwell, Roberta Braswell, Khala Bagwell, Michael A. Bagwell Jr., Michael A. Bagwell 3rd, Yazmine Reid and Morgan Black and nine great-grandchildren. Cousins Sharon Webb-Asare & Kimberly Webb as well a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
VIEWING
Bagwell Funeral Home
Thursday, September 05, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
131 S Broad Street
Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069
FUNERAL SERVICE
Bagwell Funeral Home
Thursday, September 05, 2019
11:00 AM
131 S Broad Street
Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069
INTERMENT
Woodbury Memorial Park
Thursday, September 05, 2019
879 Kings Hwy
West Deptford, New Jersey 08096.1
Child of Shirley Mae Bagwell
Citations
- [S5937] Shirley Mae Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202922350
Michael A. Bagwell1
M
Michael A. Bagwell is the son of Shirley Mae Bagwell.1 Michael A. Bagwell married Nichole (?) after 1984.1
Citations
- [S5937] Shirley Mae Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202922350
Nichole (?)1
F
Citations
- [S5937] Shirley Mae Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202922350
Columbus Hart Akins
M, b. 9 November 1876, d. 27 December 1941
Columbus Hart Akins was born on 9 November 1876. He married Ada Alvera Bagwell, daughter of James Madison Bagwell and Amanda Parisade E Brewer, on 26 March 1896 at Floyd County, Georgia. Columbus Hart Akins died on 27 December 1941 at age 65. He was buried at Brighton Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
David Gene Bagwell1
M, b. 28 May 1947, d. 27 September 2016
David Gene Bagwell was born on 28 May 1947 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr. and Winifred Imagene Burgess.1 David Gene Bagwell married Jill Latta circa 1970 at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.1 David Gene Bagwell died on 27 September 2016 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 69
David Gene Bagwell, 69, of Asheville, died September 27, 2016 at the Brian Center in Brevard, NC. He was also under the care of CarePartners Hospice.
David was born on May 28, 1947 in Asheville to the late Clinton and Winifred Bagwell. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran.
David was a 1975 graduate of N.C. State University with a B.S. Degree in Engineering and was the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence.
David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jill Latta Bagwell; son, David Mark Bagwell and family of California; daughter, Susan Bagwell Dann and family of Maryland; brother, Daniel Alan Bagwell and family of Asheville; and six grandchildren.
A private family ceremony will be held.1
He was cremated after 27 September 2016.1
David Gene Bagwell, 69, of Asheville, died September 27, 2016 at the Brian Center in Brevard, NC. He was also under the care of CarePartners Hospice.
David was born on May 28, 1947 in Asheville to the late Clinton and Winifred Bagwell. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran.
David was a 1975 graduate of N.C. State University with a B.S. Degree in Engineering and was the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence.
David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jill Latta Bagwell; son, David Mark Bagwell and family of California; daughter, Susan Bagwell Dann and family of Maryland; brother, Daniel Alan Bagwell and family of Asheville; and six grandchildren.
A private family ceremony will be held.1
He was cremated after 27 September 2016.1
Children of David Gene Bagwell and Jill Latta
Citations
- [S5938] David Gene Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202957815
Jill Latta1
F, b. 9 January 1951, d. 5 December 2025
Jill Latta was born on 9 January 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland. As of circa 1970,her married name was Bagwell.1 She married David Gene Bagwell, son of Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr. and Winifred Imagene Burgess, circa 1970 at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.1 Jill Latta died on 5 December 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina, at age 74.
Children of Jill Latta and David Gene Bagwell
Citations
- [S5938] David Gene Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202957815
David Mark Bagwell1
M
Citations
- [S5938] David Gene Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202957815
Susan Bagwell1
F
Susan Bagwell is the daughter of David Gene Bagwell and Jill Latta.1 Susan Bagwell married (?) Dann after 1987.1
Citations
- [S5938] David Gene Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202957815
(?) Dann1
M
Citations
- [S5938] David Gene Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202957815
Daniel Alan Bagwell1
M
Daniel Alan Bagwell is the son of Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr. and Winifred Imagene Burgess.1 Daniel Alan Bagwell married Carol Ellen Stroud on 24 August 1974 at Beverly Hills Baptist Church, Asheville, North Carolina.
Citations
- [S5938] David Gene Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202957815
Colonel William Lee Bagwell
M, b. 12 September 1933, d. 9 October 2020
Colonel William Lee Bagwell was born on 12 September 1933 in Tennessee. He was the son of William Clarence Bagwell and Mertis Fowler. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and received the following decorations of service: Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal. He also acheived the rank of Colonel. Colonel William Lee Bagwell lived after 1950 in Colorado. He married Charlotte (?) after 1951.1 Colonel William Lee Bagwell died on 9 October 2020 at age 87
Colonel William “Bags” L. Bagwell, USAF, Ret.
Former Littleton, Colorado resident William “Bags” L. Bagwell died October 9, 2020 after living an abundantly blessed life of 87 years.
Born September 12, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bags was the son of William C. and Mertis Bagwell. He and his younger brother, Alfred, enjoyed a simple but beautiful childhood. The only dark spot was when, during their early years, the boys were required to stay in Gailor Hall (a boys’ home) while their parents were being treated for tuberculosis.
Bags received a Catholic education at St. Mary’s Grammar School and Memphis Catholic High School. As a 9th grade student, he was even inspired to attend Catholic seminary in the Chicago area, but gave it up when an appendectomy changed his focus.
Growing up, Bags participated in Boy Scouts, football, baseball and high school band. He earned his undergraduate degree from Memphis State University and his graduate degree from Auburn University.
Joining the United States Air Force in 1956, Bags flew fighter planes including the F-86, F-100 and F-101. Assignments took him to bases in Japan, New York, Ohio and North Dakota, resulting in test pilot distinction. He began his Acquisition Contracting career in Oklahoma and went on to work in the Space and Missile field, where he was involved in the building of space launch vehicles and space flight hardware. He served a one-year combat tour during the Vietnam conflict, where he was shot down and rescued twice while flying the A-1E. During his 24-year Air Force career, Bags attained the rank of Colonel and attended the Air War College. He was decorated with several medals including two Purple Hearts, awarded for being wounded while serving in the United States military.
Following his Air Force retirement in 1980, Bags and his family moved to Colorado. He worked for Martin Marietta from 1980 to 1987. Eventually he established his own business, Procurement Support, Inc., and later went on to work for MicroLithics Corporation, a Coors subsidiary, in Golden. He is fondly remembered as being the greatest of bosses. His mind was keen and witty as evidenced in his memoir, “Plagued by Good Luck.”
Bags and his wife, Charlotte, met while they were officers in Ohio and enjoyed more than 52 years of marriage. Saying he won his bride at a Bingo game, Bags’ three young daughters actually introduced them at an Officers’ Club Bingo Night. Another daughter and son were added to the happy family during the next four years.
Bags is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bagwell; and children Debbie Babb (Craig Wilhoyte); Lisa Franklin (Nathan Franklin); Holly Leiker (Kevin Leiker); Paul Bagwell (Vicki Hunter), and son-in-law Matthew Burns. His sister-in-law, Susan Bagwell, resides in Pennsauken, New Jersey. He is also survived by 11 wonderful grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and all their loved ones and families. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Burns.
A Funeral Mass is planned for Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish in Littleton, followed by a Graveside Service at 2:15 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. For the Graveside Service, please be in place at Staging Area C no later than 2 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will follow indoor worship safety guidelines with mask wearing and social distancing in place. All post-service conversations will take place outdoors in front of the church. The Mass will be livestreamed for those who wish to attend virtually, and the livestream can be accessed at the following link: https://youtu.be/3BbI8b6IghA
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 4666, Wounded Warrior Project and Step Denver.
He was buried on 22 October 2020 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Colonel William “Bags” L. Bagwell, USAF, Ret.
Former Littleton, Colorado resident William “Bags” L. Bagwell died October 9, 2020 after living an abundantly blessed life of 87 years.
Born September 12, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bags was the son of William C. and Mertis Bagwell. He and his younger brother, Alfred, enjoyed a simple but beautiful childhood. The only dark spot was when, during their early years, the boys were required to stay in Gailor Hall (a boys’ home) while their parents were being treated for tuberculosis.
Bags received a Catholic education at St. Mary’s Grammar School and Memphis Catholic High School. As a 9th grade student, he was even inspired to attend Catholic seminary in the Chicago area, but gave it up when an appendectomy changed his focus.
Growing up, Bags participated in Boy Scouts, football, baseball and high school band. He earned his undergraduate degree from Memphis State University and his graduate degree from Auburn University.
Joining the United States Air Force in 1956, Bags flew fighter planes including the F-86, F-100 and F-101. Assignments took him to bases in Japan, New York, Ohio and North Dakota, resulting in test pilot distinction. He began his Acquisition Contracting career in Oklahoma and went on to work in the Space and Missile field, where he was involved in the building of space launch vehicles and space flight hardware. He served a one-year combat tour during the Vietnam conflict, where he was shot down and rescued twice while flying the A-1E. During his 24-year Air Force career, Bags attained the rank of Colonel and attended the Air War College. He was decorated with several medals including two Purple Hearts, awarded for being wounded while serving in the United States military.
Following his Air Force retirement in 1980, Bags and his family moved to Colorado. He worked for Martin Marietta from 1980 to 1987. Eventually he established his own business, Procurement Support, Inc., and later went on to work for MicroLithics Corporation, a Coors subsidiary, in Golden. He is fondly remembered as being the greatest of bosses. His mind was keen and witty as evidenced in his memoir, “Plagued by Good Luck.”
Bags and his wife, Charlotte, met while they were officers in Ohio and enjoyed more than 52 years of marriage. Saying he won his bride at a Bingo game, Bags’ three young daughters actually introduced them at an Officers’ Club Bingo Night. Another daughter and son were added to the happy family during the next four years.
Bags is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bagwell; and children Debbie Babb (Craig Wilhoyte); Lisa Franklin (Nathan Franklin); Holly Leiker (Kevin Leiker); Paul Bagwell (Vicki Hunter), and son-in-law Matthew Burns. His sister-in-law, Susan Bagwell, resides in Pennsauken, New Jersey. He is also survived by 11 wonderful grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and all their loved ones and families. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Burns.
A Funeral Mass is planned for Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish in Littleton, followed by a Graveside Service at 2:15 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. For the Graveside Service, please be in place at Staging Area C no later than 2 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will follow indoor worship safety guidelines with mask wearing and social distancing in place. All post-service conversations will take place outdoors in front of the church. The Mass will be livestreamed for those who wish to attend virtually, and the livestream can be accessed at the following link: https://youtu.be/3BbI8b6IghA
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 4666, Wounded Warrior Project and Step Denver.
He was buried on 22 October 2020 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Children of Colonel William Lee Bagwell and Charlotte (?)
Citations
- [S6219] Email from Larry Bagwell dated March 2020 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell; Subject Line: Larry Bagwell Family.
Alfred Clarence Bagwell1
M, b. 5 September 1935, d. 2 December 2019
Alfred Clarence Bagwell was born on 5 September 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of William Clarence Bagwell and Mertis Fowler.1 Alfred Clarence Bagwell married Marie Balduaf in June 1953.1 Alfred Clarence Bagwell lived in September 1964 in New Jersey.1 He married Marianne Faresich in April 1968 at North Bergen Township, Hudson County, New Jersey. Alfred Clarence Bagwell died on 2 December 2019 in New Jersey at age 84.1 He was buried on 4 December 2019 at Beth Emeth Cemetery, Loudonville, Albany County, New York.1
Children of Alfred Clarence Bagwell and Marie Balduaf
- Charles Edward Bagwell1 b. 9 Dec 1953, d. 27 Nov 2011
- Larry Bagwell1
- John Michael Bagwell+1
- Lawrence Wayne Bagwell+1
- James Allen Bagwell+1
- Gregory Lee Bagwell1
- Mary Teresa Bagwell1
Citations
- [S6219] Email from Larry Bagwell dated March 2020 to Hunter Wayne Bagwell; Subject Line: Larry Bagwell Family.

