Funeral services for Mr. Kelly Dane Bagwell, age 41 of Bernice, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Culbertson Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Scott Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in the Culbertson Cemetery in Farmerville under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Kelly was born February 23, 1982 in Homer, LA to Harold Keith Bagwell and Jo Marie “Mary” Emory Clark and passed away July 17, 2023 in Shreveport, LA. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Kelly’s hobbies over the years were hunting, fishing, dirt track racing and watching his kids play baseball. He was first diagnosed with in 2018. In May 2023, Kelly was diagnosed again with cancer. His last days were spent surrounded by a room full of friends and family who were telling stories and sharing memories. Kelly was preceded in death by his grandparents: Finus Dwain “Buster” Bagwell, Florice “Happy” Bagwell, Jud Emory and Josephine Emory Smith; aunt Kay Bagwell Thompson; and uncles Glen Bagwell and Scott Frazier.
Kelly is survived by his parents Keith Bagwell (Susan) and Mary Clark; sons Braden Bagwell and Cameron Bagwell; grandfather Nolan Coleman (Margaret); aunts and uncles: Doug Bagwell (Suzette), Janis Bagwell Cooper (Brett), Tracey Bagwell, Brent Coleman (Jan), Geni Coleman Smith (Mark) and Janet Frazier; special friend Pagan Peaks; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and many friends.
The family would like to take to time to give a big heart felt thank you to the numerous people in 2018 that helped with fundraisers and donations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Bagwell, Rodney Bagwell, Joey Bagwell, Cody Bagwell, Little Glen Bagwell, Garrett Frazier and Brandon Watts.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday, July 21, 2023 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston.
