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Forrest Bagwell
Pickens
Forrest Lee Bagwell, 86, of Pickens, passed from this life Saturday, August 3, 2013 at McCall Hospice House of Greenville.
Forrest was born in Easley, a son of the late Forrest Lee and Hazel Atkins Bagwell. He was retired from Union Bleachery in Greenville and was a member of The Pickens Church of God. A veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II, he was an active member of The American Legion, Post 11 in Pickens where he served as chaplain, and Seniors Unlimited of Pickens.
Survivors include a brother, Earley Bagwell of Pickens, and sister Frances Breazeale and her husband Carl of Fountain Inn. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 PM Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with funeral services following at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with The Reverend Charles Smith and The Reverend Fred Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens with military honors.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to The Pickens Church of God, 127 McDaniel Ave, Pickens, SC 29671 or to the charity of one's choice.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Dillard Funeral Home, Pickens
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You were the best uncle and I will miss you every day.
Cathy Breazeale
August 7, 2013
So sorry to hear about the passing of Forrest. We thought a lot of him. We rented a house from when we were first married. Fond memories of him. We have been out of town. Just found out today (Tuesday evening).
Sandy and Wayne Nalley
August 6, 2013
I just found this out today! Very sad that our candy man has passed!!! Always loved getting a werthers candy!!! I pray comfort for the family. Love y'all!!
Amber Proctor Seay
August 6, 2013
I loved this man so much!! I am heartbroken to find out that he has passed but so very thankful that I will see him again and he is with the Lord. He was fondly known as the "Candy Man" to all of us little ones. He had carmels and would tap my sister and i on the shoulder as we walked by him at church and gave us a candy. I saw him at a veterans day ceremony a few years back and he was just as jolly and happy as he had always been. I will never forget his sweet smile and kind heart.
Faith James(Proctor)
August 6, 2013
Forrest was a good man.And I'll always rember that smile every time i saw him.I'll alway picture him has he came to see my grandmother and at all the Atkins reunions.He always liked those fried apple pies.We will miss him.
Belinda (Atkins)Alexander
August 6, 2013
FORREST WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND THE BEST UNCLE ANYONE COULD HAVE. HE NEVER MET A STRANGER AND LOVED EVERYONE AND WAS LOVED BY ALL. WE HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES GROWING UP WITH HIM. TODAY HE IS CELEBRATING IN HEAVEN WITH OUR LORD AND HIS FAMILY AND IS FREE FROM PAIN. WE LOVE HIM AND WILL MISS HIM.
BOBBIE TROTTER
August 5, 2013
Did not have opportunity to get to know Mr Bagwell pwrsonally but heard many great things about him from his niece Cathy. God Bless Mr Bagwell's family during this difficult time. Steve Grant
August 5, 2013
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