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     Robert Elmo Bagwell was born on 12 October 1931 in Castro County, Texas. He was the son of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood. Robert Elmo Bagwell married Billye Faye Wade on 10 March 1956 at Arizona. Robert Elmo Bagwell lived in 2020 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. He died on 30 May 2021 at age 89


Robert Elmo Bagwell, 89, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, died May 30, 2021, in Jackson,
Mississippi. He was born October 12, 1931, near Dimmitt, Texas, to Jim and
Robertha (Wood) Bagwell. He attended his early school years in the Bethel Community
School until the family moved to a farm and ranch near Amistad, New Mexico, in 1944.
There he attended grades eight through ten, then graduated from Clayton High School
in Clayton, New Mexico, in 1949. He went on to attend New Mexico A&M in Las Cruces,
New Mexico, where he participated in the ROTC program.

While in college, Robert spent one summer in India, having been selected to go by the
International Farm Youth Exchange program (IFYE). He and the other young men who
had been chosen all returned to the U.S. on the Queen Mary. The entire experience
was an eye-opening event for a farm boy! He enjoyed sharing those experiences with
the family through the years, and always appreciated having been given that
opportunity. Another summer he spent several weeks on a range management tour as
part of a college course requirement, visiting ranches all over New Mexico. At that time,
he expected to spend his life as a farmer and rancher.

Robert (his college friends soon called him Bob) joined the Air Force after college. His
last year of service was spent in Korea during the Korean War, in charge of a radio unit.
He shared some harrowing stories of their experiences in the mountains of Korea with
the snow and extreme cold temperatures. At the end of his tour, as he was heading
back to the U.S. to be discharged, he went to Japan where he purchased yardage of
beautiful silk fabrics to take home for his mother and his three sisters.

After his discharge, he drove to Mississippi on the way back to NM, to visit his best
friend from college who was living there. While there, he was introduced to a girl named
Billye Faye Wade.

Falling in love with Billye Faye, Robert moved to Mississippi, where he and his love
were married in 1956. The marriage produced two wonderful children, Michael and
Donna, and two beautiful grandchildren, Riley and Kyla.

For several years, he worked as a carpenter and because of his exceptional skills and
leadership ability, he was hired as the superintendent for Jones and Thompson
Construction Company in Jackson. He loved working with beautiful woods, and began
making cabinets on weekends.

As a boy, he always loved to create things with his hands. He continued that interest as
he created a variety of beautiful things to share with his family. He learned to turn bowls,
and made them from a variety of exotic woods. He was a member of the Craftsman’s
Guild of Jackson.

He enjoyed doing for others, especially if it involved his creativity. And the most
important thing in his life was family. Parents, siblings, nephews and nieces, along with
aunts, uncles and cousins, always came first.

A graveside service was held at the Center Point Methodist Church Cemetery at 10:00
a.m. on June 4, 2021, conducted by Rev. Stuart Givens, minister of the Sylvarena
Baptist Church in Wesson. An American flag was presented to the family and taps were
played by an Air Force Honor Guard.

Robert is survived by his son Mike Bagwell of Hazlehurst, Mississippi; daughter
Donna Smith, granddaughters Riley and Kyla Smith of Wesson, Mississippi; sister
LaTrelle Bagwell of Marble Falls, Texas; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was
predeceased by his wife Billye Faye, his parents, sisters Christine Bell and
Grace Marie Holland, brothers-in-law Ray McEntire, Orlan Bell and Dudley Holland,
brother J.A. Bagwell, sister-in law, Edywna Bagwell, sister-in-law Janice Dalton, and
nephew Brian Stillings.


He was buried at Center Point Cemetery, Glancy, Copiah County, Mississippi.

     Billye Faye Wade was born on 20 January 1934. As of 10 March 1956,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Elmo Bagwell, son of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood, on 10 March 1956 at Arizona. Billye Faye Wade died on 16 May 2000 at age 66. She was buried on 19 May 2000 at Center Point Cemetery, Glancy, Copiah County, Mississippi.

     John Michael Bagwell is the son of Robert Elmo Bagwell and Billye Faye Wade.

     Donna Faye Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Elmo Bagwell and Billye Faye Wade. Donna Faye Bagwell married (?) Smith after 1972.

     (?) Smith married Donna Faye Bagwell, daughter of Robert Elmo Bagwell and Billye Faye Wade, after 1972.

     Kay La Trelle Bagwell is the daughter of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood.

     Myrtle Christine Bagwell was born on 5 October 1918 in Castro County, Texas. She was the daughter of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood. As of after 1925,her married name was Bell. Myrtle Christine Bagwell married Lawrence Orlan Bell after 1925. Myrtle Christine Bagwell died on 3 February 2006 at age 87. She was buried at Ochiltree Cemetery, Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas.

     Lawrence Orlan Bell was born on 19 December 1907 in Beaver County, Oklahoma. He married Myrtle Christine Bagwell, daughter of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood, after 1925. Lawrence Orlan Bell died on 18 October 2000 in Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas, at age 92. He was buried at Ochiltree Cemetery, Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas.

     Vivian Marie Bagwell was born on 4 June 1939. She was the daughter of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm. As of after 1957,her married name was Schermer. Vivian Marie Bagwell married (?) Schermer after 1957. Vivian Marie Bagwell died in June 1982.

     Charles Bagwell is the son of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm.

     William Lee Bagwell is the son of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm.

     Charlene Bagwell is the daughter of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm. Charlene Bagwell married (?) Graham after 1958.

     Nanette Bagwell is the daughter of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm. Nanette Bagwell married (?) Fancher before 1983.

     (?) Graham married Charlene Bagwell, daughter of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm, after 1958.

     (?) Schermer married Vivian Marie Bagwell, daughter of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm, after 1957.

     (?) Fancher married Nanette Bagwell, daughter of Abner Coleman Bagwell and Wilhelmina Strohm, before 1983.

     Coleman Bagwell is the son of Billy Troy Bagwell and Sandra Ates. Coleman Bagwell married Carla Griffin circa 1984. Coleman Bagwell married Sue Ellen (?) before 2022.

     Carla Griffin married Coleman Bagwell, son of Billy Troy Bagwell and Sandra Ates, circa 1984.

     Colton Paul Bagwell was born on 4 September 1987 in New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of Coleman Bagwell and Carla Griffin. Colton Paul Bagwell died on 1 July 2007 in Lafayette, Louisiana, at age 19

Lafayette " Funeral Services for Colton Paul Bagwell, 19, will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 2:00PM at David Funeral Home Chapel of Lafayette. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2007 from 9:00AM until the time of the services. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Colton a native of New Iberia and a resident of Lafayette died on Sunday, July 1, 2007 in Lafayette. He was employed as an apprentice mechanic at Rotorcraft Helicopters, and was known for his love of playing baseball, karate, motor cross racing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Those that knew him knew he had a heart of gold and the ability to make people laugh. He is survived by his parents, Coleman and Carla Griffin Bagwell of Lafayette; a sister, Carly Bagwell of Lafayette; his paternal grandparents, Billy and Sandra Bagwell of West Monroe; his Maternal Grandmother, Loretta Griffin of Shreveport; and numerous aunts, uncle, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carl Hayden Griffin; and an uncle, Kevin Bagwell. Pallbearers will be Eric Wilchen, Ryan Stork, Cyrus Best, Josh Bagwell, Dino Gilliam, and Tim McTier. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nicholas Amos, and Devin Myers David Funeral Home of Lafayette will be handling the arrangements.

He was buried at Lafayette Memorial Park, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

     Carly Bagwell is the daughter of Coleman Bagwell and Carla Griffin.

     Sandra Ates was born on 20 January 1939. She married Billy Troy Bagwell, son of James Coleman Bagwell and Vesta V. Fomby, before 1955. As of before 1955,her married name was Bagwell. Sandra Ates died on 1 April 2022 in West Monroe, Louisiana, at age 83. She was buried on 4 April 2022 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Louisiana.

     Kevin Bagwell was born on 8 September 1963. He was the son of Billy Troy Bagwell and Sandra Ates. Kevin Bagwell died on 4 February 1984 at age 20. He was buried at Hasley Cemetery, Wet Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     Coleman Bagwell married N. E. Page on 8 June 1957 at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     N. E. Page married Coleman Bagwell on 8 June 1957 at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     Pauline Bagwell was born on 12 May 1939 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of James Coleman Bagwell and Vesta V. Fomby. Pauline Bagwell died on 21 November 1951 at age 12. She was buried at Hasley Cemetery, Wet Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     Marvin L. Eakins was born on 20 November 1932 in Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma. He married Viola Bagwell, daughter of Moses Bagwell and Effie Evelina King, in 1952. Marvin L. Eakins died on 4 November 2013 in Stinnett, Hutchinson County, Texas, at age 80. He was buried at Stinnett Cemetery, Stinnett, Hutchinson County, Texas.

     Odessa Mae Hicks was born on 6 December 1901 in Louisiana. As of before 1923,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Horace Bagwell, son of Emanuel Dewitt Bagwell and Dorcas Louise Cheatwood, before 1923. Odessa Mae Hicks died on 16 March 1973 in Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa, California, at age 71.

     Marie Bagwell was born on 16 May 1923 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of William Horace Bagwell and Odessa Mae Hicks. Marie Bagwell died on 27 April 1989 in Martinez, Contra Costa, California, at age 65.

     Dorothy Bagwell was born on 11 September 1925 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of William Horace Bagwell and Odessa Mae Hicks. Dorothy Bagwell died on 11 February 1992 in Contra Costa, California, at age 66.

     Bob Evans Bagwell was born on 4 August 1972 in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. He was the son of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry. Bob Evans Bagwell married Tricia Morris circa 1991. Bob Evans Bagwell died on 6 December 1996 in Neshoba County, Mississippi, at age 24 of an automobile accident. He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Neshoba County, Mississippi.