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     Susan Bagwell is the daughter of David Gene Bagwell and Jill Latta.¹ Susan Bagwell married (?) Dann after 1987.¹

     (?) Dann married Susan Bagwell, daughter of David Gene Bagwell and Jill Latta, after 1987.¹

     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.

     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.

     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

     Captain James Ray Bagwell was born on 6 July 1913 in Scott County, Missouri.¹ He was the son of Walter Lesley Bagwell and Lina Groves.¹ Captain James Ray Bagwell and Lillian Withers lived on 1 January 1938 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Captain James Ray Bagwell married Lillian Withers on 1 January 1938 at Calrk County, Indiana.² He served in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War.

He was taken prisoner during the Korean war and was imprisoned at the Ch'ang-Song POW Camp.

James R. Bagwell
DATE OF BIRTH: July 6, 1913
HOME OF RECORD:
Adair County, Kentucky
AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1

Prisoner of War Medal
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Korean War
Service: Army
Rank: Master Sergeant
Division: Prisoner of War (Korean War)
GENERAL ORDERS:
NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 - 10/6/1954

CITATION:
Master Sergeant James R. Bagwell (ASN: RA-06659334), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 30 November 1950 and was held until his release on 3 September 1953 after the signing of the Armistice. Captain James Ray Bagwell died on 29 January 1991 at age 77.¹ He was buried at Cosby United Methodist Church Cemetery, LeGrande, Hart County, Kentucky.¹

     Lillian Withers was born on 20 September 1917.¹ As of 1 January 1938,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Captain James Ray Bagwell, son of Walter Lesley Bagwell and Lina Groves, on 1 January 1938 at Calrk County, Indiana.¹ Lillian Withers and Captain James Ray Bagwell lived on 1 January 1938 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Lillian Withers died on 10 June 2006 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Cosby United Methodist Church Cemetery, LeGrande, Hart County, Kentucky.¹

     John Thomas “Doc” McLemore was born on 20 December 1873 in Franklin County, Texas.¹ He married Dora Ella Bagwell, daughter of James Richard Bagwell and Theodosia Eliza Bettis, after 1895.¹ John Thomas “Doc” McLemore died on 29 December 1964 in Harris County, Texas, at age 91.¹ He was buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Mena, Polk County, Arkansas.¹

     William Caldwell “Willie” Weatherford was born on 4 December 1880 in Missouri.¹ He married Nora Francis Bagwell, daughter of James Richard Bagwell and Theodosia Eliza Bettis, after 1895.¹ William Caldwell “Willie” Weatherford died on 20 December 1961 in Texas at age 81.¹ He was buried at Era Cemetery, Era, Cooke County, Texas.¹

     John L. Bagwell was born on 17 February 1834.¹ He died on 11 October 1845 at age 11.¹ He was buried at Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Caldwell County, Kentucky.¹

     Jimmie L. Brown married Mae Marilyn Bagwell, daughter of Ralph Ewing Bagwell and Mary Cleo Thurmond, in February 1956 at Broward County, Florida.

     Mary Jane Green was born on 31 January 1941.¹ As of 11 January 1958,her married name was Bagwell. She married Kenneth Wayne Bagwell, son of Norman Alvin Bagwell and Lennie Vee Bennett, on 11 January 1958 at Fort Bend, Texas. Mary Jane Green and Kenneth Wayne Bagwell were divorced on 23 March 1981 at Harris County, Texas. Mary Jane Green died on 22 April 2007 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 66.¹ She was buried at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Kenneth Wayne Bagwell Jr. was born on 23 December 1960 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Kenneth Wayne Bagwell and Mary Jane Green.¹ Kenneth Wayne Bagwell Jr. died on 25 December 1960 in Houston, Harris County, Texas,
Death Certificate #72806, Harris Co, TX.¹
He was buried on 26 December 1960 at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Isabelle "Belle Bagwell was born in 1844 in Alabama.¹ As of 20 November 1861,her married name was Stricklin.¹ She married Alfred Stricklin on 20 November 1861 at Colorado County, Texas.¹ Isabelle "Belle Bagwell died in 1905 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹ She was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Alfred Stricklin was born on 28 August 1834 in North Carolina.¹ He married Isabelle "Belle Bagwell on 20 November 1861 at Colorado County, Texas.¹ Alfred Stricklin died on 5 January 1915 in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Mark Wayne Bagwell was born on 6 November 1961 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Kenneth Wayne Bagwell and Mary Jane Green.¹ Mark Wayne Bagwell died on 31 January 1962 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, of Bronchopneumonia.¹ He was buried at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     John Bagwell was born on 7 January 1873 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade.¹ John Bagwell married Anna Wimbish on 6 December 1896 at Meriwether County, Georgia. John Bagwell died on 24 June 1954 in Knox County, Tennessee, at age 81 hypertensive cardio vascular-renal disease.¹ He was buried on 28 June 1954 at Longview Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.¹

     Anna Wimbish was also known as Anna Winbush.¹ She was born on 14 February 1876 in Georgia.¹ As of 6 December 1896,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Bagwell, son of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade, on 6 December 1896 at Meriwether County, Georgia. Anna Wimbish died on 24 April 1950 in Knox County, Tennessee, at age 74 apoplexy due to hypertension.¹ She was buried at Longview Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.¹

     Nettie O. Bagwell was born on 14 September 1911 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Anna Wimbish. As of after 1928,her married name was Porter.¹ Nettie O. Bagwell married Earl Porter after 1928.¹ Nettie O. Bagwell died on 7 September 2004 at age 92
PORTER, NETTIE - age 94, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2004 at Wilma's CNA's Caregiver Home. She was a life long member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church, where she served on the Missionary Circle, Morningside Garden Club and the Silk Flower Club. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Porter parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bagwell sisters, Gladys Irvin and Lois McMillian brother, Odom Bagwell brothers-in-law, Oliver Irvin, Sr. And Sam McMillian nephews, Oliver (Zig) Irvin and Hiram Penson. Survivors, nieces and nephews, Patricia (James) Edwards, Rose Mary Thompson, Deborah Smith and Jimmy (Shelia) Bagwell, all of Knoxville Delores Penson, NY, Harriet (Alonzo) Richardson, Carolyn Hunt, Billy McMillian, NJ, Earl Porter (Joyce), and Robert Porter South Carolina very special and devoted friend, Mrs. Helen Mallory and other loving and faithful friends. Graveside service, 3 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2004 at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Michel S. E. Caldwell, officiating, and words of comfort by, Rev. Baxter. The body may be viewed 9:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 12, 2004.¹
She was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.¹

     Louise Bagwell is the daughter of John Bagwell and Anna Wimbish. Louise Bagwell married (?) Penson circa 1924.

     Gladys Bagwell was born on 5 September 1903 in Georgia. She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Anna Wimbish. As of before 1940,her married name was Irving. Gladys Bagwell married Oliver Irving before 1940.

     Olan Bagwell was born on 23 July 1900 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of John Bagwell and Anna Wimbish. Olan Bagwell died on 16 September 1949 in Knox County, Tennessee, at age 49.¹ He was buried at Crestview Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.¹

     Dennis Bagwell was born circa 1827 in Virginia.¹ He married Louise Slade in 1864.¹ Dennis Bagwell died on 7 December 1918 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. He was buried on 10 December 1918 at Griffin, Georgia.

     Louise Slade was also known as Louisa Slade. She was born circa 1850 in South Carolina.¹ She married Dennis Bagwell in 1864.¹ As of 1864,her married name was Bagwell.¹

     Annie Bagwell was also known as Amy Bagwell. She was born in 1865 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade. As of 19 December 1882,her married name was Dickerson. Annie Bagwell married Clark Dickerson on 19 December 1882 at Spalding County, Georgia. Annie Bagwell and Clark Dickerson lived in 1910 in Coweta County, Georgia. Annie Bagwell and Clark Dickerson lived in 1920 in Alvaton, Meriwether County, Georgia. Annie Bagwell died on 19 July 1973 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. She was buried at Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

     Eliza Bagwell was born circa 1870 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade. As of circa 1891,her married name was Thomas. Eliza Bagwell married (?) Thomas circa 1891.

     Spencer Bagwell was born circa 1876 in Georgia. He was the son of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade. Spencer Bagwell married Luana Elder on 7 February 1897 at Coweta County, Georgia.

     Sandy Bagwell was born in May 1878 in Georgia. He was the son of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade. Sandy Bagwell married Estelle Ector. Sandy Bagwell married Anna Reed in 1896 at Spalding County, Georgia. Sandy Bagwell and Francis Halt lived in 1900 in Line Creek, Spalding County, Georgia. Sandy Bagwell married Francis Halt on 10 January 1900 at Meriwether County, Georgia. Sandy Bagwell married Mamie Atkinson before 1910. Sandy Bagwell died on 22 January 1948 in Meriwether, Georgia, at age 69.

     Sanford Bagwell was born in April 1879 in Georgia. He was the son of Dennis Bagwell and Louise Slade. Sanford Bagwell married Cora Belle Montgomery in March 1899 at Spalding County, Georgia.