John Judson Bagwell Jr.
M, b. 22 January 1932, d. 11 May 2024
John Judson Bagwell Jr. was born on 22 January 1932 in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas. He was the son of John Judson Bagwell and Charleen Elizabeth Elder. John Judson Bagwell Jr. married Rosemary Clark in March 1963 at New Orleans, Louisiana. John Judson Bagwell Jr. died on 11 May 2024 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at age 92
John Judson Bagwell, Jr. - A Life Well Lived
John Judson Bagwell, Jr., (often called J.) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at Homeplace hospice facility in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years
old.
A graveside service will be held at Kilgore Cemetery on May 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM.
John was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 22, 1932 to John Judson Bagwell, Sr. and Charleen Elizabeth Bagwell. John grew up in Longview and graduated from Longview High School in 1949. He continued his education at Riverside Military Academy in Georgia, graduating in 1950, before earning his BA from Baylor University in 1953.
John proudly served his country in the Air Force after graduation, stationed in Korea for two years. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the UN
Service Medal.
John eventually returned to East Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Rosemary. They built a beautiful life together in Longview, sharing 56 years of marriage, raising a family, and creating many good memories filled with laughter, dancing, and travel adventures.
John is survived by his daughter, Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs, son, Jud
Bagwell and wife Tracey Bagwell, grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon
Bagwell, sister Jane McCrea (George McCrea), brother-in-law Bobbie Joe Clark (Martha Clark),
sister-in-law Patty Clark, and many extended family members. John was predeceased by his
beloved wife, Rosemary, his parents, brother-in-law David Alvin Clark, and nephew Randall Clark as well as his mother and father-in-law, Joe and Mabel Clark.
John lived a life of satisfaction and contentment. He was passionate about the things he loved and enjoyed them to the fullest. He enjoyed all things business and had a successful career in insurance and real estate. John spent countless hours fishing for bass at Cherokee Lake, reading the Dallas Morning News cover to cover daily, and maintaining a dedicated exercise routine – all contributing to his long, fulfilled life.
Above all, John cherished his family, especially his time with Rosemary. He will be deeply missed for the love, support, and stability he provided for all of them throughout his life.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Arbor Grace Kilgore, the ICU and Critical Care staff at Christus Good Shepherd Hospital Longview, and the exceptional staff at HomePlace,Tyler, through Hospice of East Texas.
He was buried on 25 May 2024 at Kilgore City Cemetery, Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas.
John Judson Bagwell, Jr. - A Life Well Lived
John Judson Bagwell, Jr., (often called J.) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at Homeplace hospice facility in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years
old.
A graveside service will be held at Kilgore Cemetery on May 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM.
John was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 22, 1932 to John Judson Bagwell, Sr. and Charleen Elizabeth Bagwell. John grew up in Longview and graduated from Longview High School in 1949. He continued his education at Riverside Military Academy in Georgia, graduating in 1950, before earning his BA from Baylor University in 1953.
John proudly served his country in the Air Force after graduation, stationed in Korea for two years. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the UN
Service Medal.
John eventually returned to East Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Rosemary. They built a beautiful life together in Longview, sharing 56 years of marriage, raising a family, and creating many good memories filled with laughter, dancing, and travel adventures.
John is survived by his daughter, Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs, son, Jud
Bagwell and wife Tracey Bagwell, grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon
Bagwell, sister Jane McCrea (George McCrea), brother-in-law Bobbie Joe Clark (Martha Clark),
sister-in-law Patty Clark, and many extended family members. John was predeceased by his
beloved wife, Rosemary, his parents, brother-in-law David Alvin Clark, and nephew Randall Clark as well as his mother and father-in-law, Joe and Mabel Clark.
John lived a life of satisfaction and contentment. He was passionate about the things he loved and enjoyed them to the fullest. He enjoyed all things business and had a successful career in insurance and real estate. John spent countless hours fishing for bass at Cherokee Lake, reading the Dallas Morning News cover to cover daily, and maintaining a dedicated exercise routine – all contributing to his long, fulfilled life.
Above all, John cherished his family, especially his time with Rosemary. He will be deeply missed for the love, support, and stability he provided for all of them throughout his life.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Arbor Grace Kilgore, the ICU and Critical Care staff at Christus Good Shepherd Hospital Longview, and the exceptional staff at HomePlace,Tyler, through Hospice of East Texas.
He was buried on 25 May 2024 at Kilgore City Cemetery, Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas.
Children of John Judson Bagwell Jr. and Rosemary Clark
Rosemary Clark
F, b. 24 October 1940, d. 11 January 2020
Rosemary Clark was born on 24 October 1940 in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas. As of March 1963,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Judson Bagwell Jr., son of John Judson Bagwell and Charleen Elizabeth Elder, in March 1963 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Rosemary Clark died on 11 January 2020 in Longview, Texas, at age 79
Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during her illness.
If memorials wish to be sent, please send to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149275, Austin, Tx or First Baptist Church of Longview, 209 E South St., Longview Tx. 75601Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during her illness.
If memorials wish to be sent, please send to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 14Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during her illness.
If memorials wish to be sent, please send to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149275, Austin, Tx or First Baptist Church of Longview, 209 E South St., Longview Tx. 75601Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during. [:CR:] She was buried at Kilgore Cemetery, Kilgore, Texas.
Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during her illness.
If memorials wish to be sent, please send to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149275, Austin, Tx or First Baptist Church of Longview, 209 E South St., Longview Tx. 75601Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during her illness.
If memorials wish to be sent, please send to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 14Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during her illness.
If memorials wish to be sent, please send to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149275, Austin, Tx or First Baptist Church of Longview, 209 E South St., Longview Tx. 75601Obituary for Rosemary Bagwell
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. for Rosemary Bagwell in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home Longview on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary passed away from this life in Longview, Texas with her family by her side. She fought the good fight dealing with her long-term health issues. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. before the service. A private interment will be held at the Kilgore Cemetery at a later time.
Rosemary was born October 24, 1940 to Joe Charles and Mabel Clark of Kilgore, Texas. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Kilgore graduating from Kilgore High School in 1958 and later graduating from Kilgore Junior College in 1960. She moved to Longview with her family in 1970 where she resided for the rest of her life.
Left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John J. Bagwell, Jr, her daughter Deanne Rose and son-in-law Gordon Spriggs of Forney, her son Jud Bagwell of Arlington, her grandchildren Luke Rose, Marina Rose, and Jonathon Bagwell, her brother Bobbie Joe Clark and sister-in-law Martha Clark of Kilgore, Patty Clark, sister-in-law of Lake Cherokee, Jane and George McCrea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law of San Angelo, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, David Alvin Clark of Lake Cherokee and nephew Randall Clark of Longview.
Rosemary, known as Mimi to her grandchildren, was full of light and energy. She could brighten any gathering with her beautiful presence. She was known for her fabulous cooking. So much so, her grandchildren requested she move in with them so they could eat her delicious food every day. She was a source of inspiration to both her family and friends, always being there to comfort, lift another up, celebrate their highs and lows, and always, always be interested in their life and activities.
Rosemary was also very active in the community. She belonged to the Ivy League Garden Club for many years. She volunteered thru the Junior League of Longview and she absolutely cherished her dear, special Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church of Longview. She enjoyed wonderful times with her husband traveling, ballroom dancing and spending quality time together doing the day to day activities of life. And, she was blessed with wonderful, long lasting friends who she loved deeply.
As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and good friend, she will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Words cannot express the depth of the sorrow and grief of those she left behind. They will be forever impacted by her love and example of graciousness, humility, generosity, bravery, and beauty both inside and out.
We are so very grateful to Dr. Lijo John and the wonderful staff at Texas Oncology for the special medical care she received. She always knew they had her best interest at heart which provided her with a great source of comfort during. [:CR:] She was buried at Kilgore Cemetery, Kilgore, Texas.
Children of Rosemary Clark and John Judson Bagwell Jr.
Mary Deanne Bagwell
F
Mary Deanne Bagwell is the daughter of John Judson Bagwell Jr. and Rosemary Clark. Mary Deanne Bagwell married Gordon Spriggs before 2024.
John Judson Bagwell III
M
John Judson Bagwell III is the son of John Judson Bagwell Jr. and Rosemary Clark. John Judson Bagwell III married Tracy Lynn Gowan on 7 November 2000 at Tarrant County, Texas. John Judson Bagwell III and Tracy Lynn Gowan were divorced on 19 December 2008 at Tarrant County, Texas.
Tracy Lynn Gowan
F
Tracy Lynn Gowan married John Judson Bagwell III, son of John Judson Bagwell Jr. and Rosemary Clark, on 7 November 2000 at Tarrant County, Texas. Tracy Lynn Gowan and John Judson Bagwell III were divorced on 19 December 2008 at Tarrant County, Texas.
Roger Gaines Bagwell II
M
Roger Gaines Bagwell II is the son of Roger Gaines Bagwell and Edith Thelma Jackson. Roger Gaines Bagwell II married Delaine Leonell Jones before 1975.
Child of Roger Gaines Bagwell II and Delaine Leonell Jones
Ronnie Bagwell
M
Ronnie Bagwell is the son of Vessie Monroe Bagwell and Jewell Elizabeth Griffin. Ronnie Bagwell married Peggy (?) after 1963.
Lynda Bagwell
F
Lynda Bagwell is the daughter of Vessie Monroe Bagwell and Jewell Elizabeth Griffin. Lynda Bagwell married Pat Loving after 1963.
Pat Loving
M
Pat Loving married Lynda Bagwell, daughter of Vessie Monroe Bagwell and Jewell Elizabeth Griffin, after 1963.
Peggy (?)
F
Peggy (?) married Ronnie Bagwell, son of Vessie Monroe Bagwell and Jewell Elizabeth Griffin, after 1963.
Roger Dale Bagwell
M, b. 30 April 1963, d. 20 November 2014
Roger Dale Bagwell was born on 30 April 1963 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of Vessie Monroe Bagwell and Jewell Elizabeth Griffin. Roger Dale Bagwell married Wanda (?) circa 1983. Roger Dale Bagwell died on 20 November 2014 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 51
Roger Dale Bagwell, age 51, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at his residence. He was the husband of Wanda (King) Bagwell.
Roger was born in Spartanburg, SC on April 30, 1963, a son of Jewell (Griffin) Bagwell and Vessie Monroe Bagwell.
He was of the Baptist faith and employed by AFL for 19 years. He loved his family and will be missed by all of them, especially his grandson Parker, who was his Papa's pride and joy.
In addition to his wife, Wanda of 31 years, Roger is survived by two sons, Bradley Bruce Bagwell and Matthew Monroe Bagwell; grandson, Cayden Parker Bagwell; mother, Jewell Bagwell; brother, Ronnie Bagwell and his wife, Peggy; sister, Lynda Bagwell Loving and her husband, Pat; brother-in-law, James King; sister-in-law, Karen Gosnell, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his father, Vessie Bagwell.
The family received friends 12:00-1:45 PM, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
Funeral services followed at 2:00 PM in the Chapel conducted by Rev. Shawn Hackett. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, PO Box 100, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Pallbearers were James King, Steven King, Paul Meadows, Heath Bagwell, Jim Maynor and Tyler Maynor.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Roger Dale Bagwell, age 51, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at his residence. He was the husband of Wanda (King) Bagwell.
Roger was born in Spartanburg, SC on April 30, 1963, a son of Jewell (Griffin) Bagwell and Vessie Monroe Bagwell.
He was of the Baptist faith and employed by AFL for 19 years. He loved his family and will be missed by all of them, especially his grandson Parker, who was his Papa's pride and joy.
In addition to his wife, Wanda of 31 years, Roger is survived by two sons, Bradley Bruce Bagwell and Matthew Monroe Bagwell; grandson, Cayden Parker Bagwell; mother, Jewell Bagwell; brother, Ronnie Bagwell and his wife, Peggy; sister, Lynda Bagwell Loving and her husband, Pat; brother-in-law, James King; sister-in-law, Karen Gosnell, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his father, Vessie Bagwell.
The family received friends 12:00-1:45 PM, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
Funeral services followed at 2:00 PM in the Chapel conducted by Rev. Shawn Hackett. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, PO Box 100, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Pallbearers were James King, Steven King, Paul Meadows, Heath Bagwell, Jim Maynor and Tyler Maynor.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Children of Roger Dale Bagwell and Wanda (?)
Wanda (?)
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Wanda (?) married Roger Dale Bagwell, son of Vessie Monroe Bagwell and Jewell Elizabeth Griffin, circa 1983.
Children of Wanda (?) and Roger Dale Bagwell
Dell Everett
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Dell Everett married Kelley Bagwell, daughter of Gerald Holman Bagwell and Janice Ann Stepan, after 1980.
Thurman Jackson Mitchell
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Thurman Jackson Mitchell was born circa 1930. He married Margaret Sue Bagwell, daughter of Connon Doyle Bagwell and Cora Anna Powell, after 1949. Thurman Jackson Mitchell died on 25 July 2013
Thurman ( Tim ) Jackson Mitchell age 83 of Paducah passed away Thursday July 25, 2013 at 3:40 A.M. at the Lourdes Hospital.
Mr. Mitchell was a native of Golden Pond Ky. He was an avid outdoorsman an loved working in his yard. He leaves behind his wife, Margaret Bagwell Mitchell. One daughter, Terri Oneil and husband Jim of Bettendorf, IA, One son, Patrick Mitchell and wife Wendi of Des Moines, IA. Two step daughters, Nancy Mahoney and husband Clint of Birmingham Al. and Vickie Collins and husband Tom of West Paducah, KY. Two sisters, Mary Sakelaris of Godfrey, IL. and Claire Weitlauf of Evansville, IN. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Peedigo ,two brothers, Richard Mitchell and Herman Mitchell and his parents Herman C. Mitchell and Lurline Dunn Mitchell.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday July 27, 2013 at the Keeling Family Funeral Home with the Rev Bill Coffman officiating. Entombment will follow at the Brooks Friendship Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family today at the Keeling Family Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.
He was buried at Brooks Memorial Park, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.
Thurman ( Tim ) Jackson Mitchell age 83 of Paducah passed away Thursday July 25, 2013 at 3:40 A.M. at the Lourdes Hospital.
Mr. Mitchell was a native of Golden Pond Ky. He was an avid outdoorsman an loved working in his yard. He leaves behind his wife, Margaret Bagwell Mitchell. One daughter, Terri Oneil and husband Jim of Bettendorf, IA, One son, Patrick Mitchell and wife Wendi of Des Moines, IA. Two step daughters, Nancy Mahoney and husband Clint of Birmingham Al. and Vickie Collins and husband Tom of West Paducah, KY. Two sisters, Mary Sakelaris of Godfrey, IL. and Claire Weitlauf of Evansville, IN. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Peedigo ,two brothers, Richard Mitchell and Herman Mitchell and his parents Herman C. Mitchell and Lurline Dunn Mitchell.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday July 27, 2013 at the Keeling Family Funeral Home with the Rev Bill Coffman officiating. Entombment will follow at the Brooks Friendship Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family today at the Keeling Family Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.
He was buried at Brooks Memorial Park, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.
Cadie (?)
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Cadie (?) married Robert A. "Bob" Bagwell, son of Carl Mull Bagwell and Ruth Shandon McCarter, after 1975.
Donna Lee Wenzel
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Donna Lee Wenzel was born on 7 August 1946. As of after 1965,her married name was Bagwell. She married Carl Richard Bagwell, son of Carl Mull Bagwell and Ruth Shandon McCarter, after 1965. Donna Lee Wenzel died in 2021. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.
Children of Donna Lee Wenzel and Carl Richard Bagwell
- Richard Scott Bagwell
- Clayton Richard Bagwell b. 15 Jul 1979, d. 7 Nov 2002
Greg Free
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Greg Free married Pamela Bagwell, daughter of Carl Mull Bagwell and Ruth Shandon McCarter, after 1970.
Louise Childress
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Louise Childress was born on 24 September 1927 in Simpsonville, South Carolina. As of after 1955,her married name was Bagwell. She married Fred Elcaney Bagwell, son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull, after 1955. Louise Childress died on 5 July 2017 in Greenville, South Carolina, at age 89. She was buried on 15 July 2017 at Graceland Cemetery, West., Greenville, South Carolina.
Children of Louise Childress and Fred Elcaney Bagwell
- Ruth Ann Bagwell b. 30 Nov 1950, d. 15 May 1971
- Sherry Denise Bagwell
- Lisa Faye Bagwell b. 26 Nov 1959, d. 26 Jan 2023
Sherry Denise Bagwell
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Sherry Denise Bagwell is the daughter of Fred Elcaney Bagwell and Louise Childress. Sherry Denise Bagwell married Floyd Dean Tucker Jr. on 10 April 1976 at South Carolina.
Lisa Faye Bagwell
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Lisa Faye Bagwell was born on 26 November 1959 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Fred Elcaney Bagwell and Louise Childress. As of after 1976,her married name was Hamby. Lisa Faye Bagwell married (?) Hamby after 1976. Lisa Faye Bagwell died on 26 January 2023 in Greenville Memorial in the care of Foothills Hospice, Greenville, South Carolina, at age 63
Lisa Faye Bagwell Hamby, aged 63, went to be with the Lord on January 26th, 2023 at Greenville Memorial in the care of Foothills Hospice.
Lisa was born in Greenville, but lived most of her adult life in Travelers Rest. She worked hard serving others as a CNA and med tech. She was diagnosed in her mid-twenties with Sarcoidosis and struggled with the auto-immune disease for the rest of her life. She always wanted the various residents in med school to learn as much as they could from her complex medical history, and made a point to go out of her way to learn about each one of them too.
She loved her grandson more than anything in this world, with her garden being a close second. Lisa was always there when someone was in a time of need and made a point to go out of her way to offer words of encouragement to people struggling in life. She was a sweet soul and loved by so many. She loved the Bee Gee’s, the color yellow, Food Network, Family Feud, sunflowers, and going to the beach with family. Lisa was a member of the Taylors First Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elcaney and Louise Bagwell, and her sister Ruth Ann Donley.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Hamby, Heather Harris (Nate), Jonathan Hamby, grandson Crosson Harris, sister Denise Tucker, nieces Sheri Segars (Tony), Cheryl Burden (Alvin), April Tucker, nephews Joshua Tucker and Jaxson Tucker, and many more well loved family members.
The family would like to say thank you to every medical professional that has assisted in their mother’s care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to her shining star, Crosson’s, college fund and checks can be mailed to Crosson Harris, care of United Community Bank, 570 Roe Center Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, written payable to Crosson Harris.
A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held at Mountain View United Methodist (6525 Mountain View Rd, Taylors, SC 29687), on February 25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM, with light refreshments of her favorite foods to follow.
Lisa Faye Bagwell Hamby, aged 63, went to be with the Lord on January 26th, 2023 at Greenville Memorial in the care of Foothills Hospice.
Lisa was born in Greenville, but lived most of her adult life in Travelers Rest. She worked hard serving others as a CNA and med tech. She was diagnosed in her mid-twenties with Sarcoidosis and struggled with the auto-immune disease for the rest of her life. She always wanted the various residents in med school to learn as much as they could from her complex medical history, and made a point to go out of her way to learn about each one of them too.
She loved her grandson more than anything in this world, with her garden being a close second. Lisa was always there when someone was in a time of need and made a point to go out of her way to offer words of encouragement to people struggling in life. She was a sweet soul and loved by so many. She loved the Bee Gee’s, the color yellow, Food Network, Family Feud, sunflowers, and going to the beach with family. Lisa was a member of the Taylors First Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elcaney and Louise Bagwell, and her sister Ruth Ann Donley.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Hamby, Heather Harris (Nate), Jonathan Hamby, grandson Crosson Harris, sister Denise Tucker, nieces Sheri Segars (Tony), Cheryl Burden (Alvin), April Tucker, nephews Joshua Tucker and Jaxson Tucker, and many more well loved family members.
The family would like to say thank you to every medical professional that has assisted in their mother’s care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to her shining star, Crosson’s, college fund and checks can be mailed to Crosson Harris, care of United Community Bank, 570 Roe Center Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, written payable to Crosson Harris.
A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held at Mountain View United Methodist (6525 Mountain View Rd, Taylors, SC 29687), on February 25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM, with light refreshments of her favorite foods to follow.
(?) Hamby
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(?) Hamby married Lisa Faye Bagwell, daughter of Fred Elcaney Bagwell and Louise Childress, after 1976.
Floyd Dean Tucker Jr.
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Floyd Dean Tucker Jr. married Sherry Denise Bagwell, daughter of Fred Elcaney Bagwell and Louise Childress, on 10 April 1976 at South Carolina.
Mildred Hand
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(?) Wyatt
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(?) Wyatt married Thelma Bagwell, daughter of Merrit Nicholas Bagwell and Lucy Ironia McReynolds, after 1935.
Gladys Bagwell
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Gladys Bagwell is the daughter of Richard Alton Bagwell and Leona Dick. Gladys Bagwell married (?) Shelton after 1945.
(?) Shelton
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