William Calvin Bagwell

William Calvin Bill Bagwell, a Navy veteran, WWII was born in Delight, Arkansas on February 27, 1925 to Dan and Dora Moran Bagwell. Bill passed away on March 28, 2016 Bill retired from Swepco after 37 years, then worked at Walmart in sporting goods. Bill was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed fishing almost daily, then liked to tell about his days on the water. Bill loved people and always wanted to share a fishing tale. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of Josh Nichols Sunday School class, and in his younger days sang in the choir. Bill was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 65 years. He was also a member of Howard County Search and Rescue for many years. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Sue Bridgeman Momon Bagwell; four daughters, Andrea Kay (Jim) Lane of Conway, Liz (Dan) McDaniel of Nashville, Diane (Berry) Shewmaker of Nashville, and Cathy Johnson of Nashville; one son, William "Bill" (Becky) Bagwell of Conway; one step-daughter, Martha (Bruce) Momon Rogers of Fort Pierce, Florida; Betty Hile Alexander, the mother of his children of Nashville; one sister, Mary Regnier; and a brother, Jess Bagwell both of Murfreesboro; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Dora Bagwell, a brother, EJ Bagwell, sister, Zelona Finney, and a stepdaughter, Carolyn Bird Momon Wren. Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, March 31, 2016 at First Baptist church in Nashville with Brother Kevin Sartin and Brother David Blase officiating. Burial to follow at 3:30 PM in Holly Springs Cemetery in Spring Hill, AR with Brother Kenneth Bobo officiating under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. Visitation will be Thursday, from 11:00 to 12:00 at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to ABC Homes for Children; 10 Remington Dr.; Little Rock, AR 72204. You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Calvin Bagwell please visit our Sympathy Store.