W. Ronald Bagwell, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in a local hospital. Ronnie was a retired civil service manager at the Naval Air Rework Facility, NAS. Born in Johnsontown on Virginia's Eastern Shore, he was the son of the late Verna Rooks Bagwell and Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Rose Parron Bagwell, his two sisters, Virginia Gast and Beverly Brooks, and his brother, Rue L. Bagwell.
Ronnie served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and in Korea as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Worshipful Master and long-time member of Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113, and was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple of Norfolk. He was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was past President of its Wesleymen Bible Class.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rue L. Bagwell II (Bonnie); two grandsons, Ron Bagwell (Stacie) and Clint Bagwell; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Katie Rose, Austin, and Alex; and a multitude of friends who will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 18, at Epworth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Saunnie Butts officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.
Ronnie served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and in Korea as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Worshipful Master and long-time member of Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113, and was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple of Norfolk. He was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was past President of its Wesleymen Bible Class.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rue L. Bagwell II (Bonnie); two grandsons, Ron Bagwell (Stacie) and Clint Bagwell; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Katie Rose, Austin, and Alex; and a multitude of friends who will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 18, at Epworth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Saunnie Butts officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.
W. Ronald Bagwell, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in a local hospital. Ronnie was a retired civil service manager at the Naval Air Rework Facility, NAS. Born in Johnsontown on Virginia's Eastern Shore, he was the son of the late Verna Rooks Bagwell and Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Rose Parron Bagwell, his two sisters, Virginia Gast and Beverly Brooks, and his brother, Rue L. Bagwell.
Ronnie served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and in Korea as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Worshipful Master and long-time member of Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113, and was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple of Norfolk. He was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was past President of its Wesleymen Bible Class.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rue L. Bagwell II (Bonnie); two grandsons, Ron Bagwell (Stacie) and Clint Bagwell; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Katie Rose, Austin, and Alex; and a multitude of friends who will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 18, at Epworth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Saunnie Butts officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.
Ronnie served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and in Korea as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Worshipful Master and long-time member of Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113, and was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple of Norfolk. He was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was past President of its Wesleymen Bible Class.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rue L. Bagwell II (Bonnie); two grandsons, Ron Bagwell (Stacie) and Clint Bagwell; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Katie Rose, Austin, and Alex; and a multitude of friends who will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 18, at Epworth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Saunnie Butts officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.
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