Richard Lofton Bagnal III

BAGNAL WINSTON-SALEM Richard Lofton Bagnal, III Sept. 17, 1979 - April 25, 2013 Richard Lofton Bagnal, III, 33, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center, after a brief, but well-fought battle with lung cancer. Richard was born September 17, 1979, to Vana Longley and Dick Bagnal. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Herman Vance Longley, Jr. (his Pop-Pop) and paternal grandparents Margaret Austin and Richard Lofton Bagnal, Sr. In addition to his parents Richard is survived by maternal grandmother Carmel Clifton Longley, sister and brother-in-law Mara and Joe Gardner, niece Maryvan Gardner, who was the light of his life; aunts and uncles Marla and Jeffrey Nemoytin, Barbara Merica and Saad Malloian, Peggy Broderson, Carolyn and Jon Johnson, Patsy Bagnal. Also surviving are cousins Monica and Thomas Heyden (Madison and Matthew), Joyce and Rich Griner (Madeline and Richmond), Ira Broderson (Austin). Richard was handsome, athletic, charming, witty, loyal and kind. Even as a young boy his intelligence revealed itself through complex thought processes and a unique command of the English language. He grew up in Winston-Salem where he forged friendships that lasted a lifetime. He carried on a third-generation Bagnal legacy by graduating from R. J. Reynolds High School in 1998. At Reynolds he was a member of Key Club, and a fierce competitor on the varsity wrestling, and varsity soccer teams. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he participated in all the fun Chapel Hill has to offer. He worked alongside his parents and sister as a fourth generation member of the family business, Bagnal Lumber Co. Richard was a devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Richard will fondly be remembered for his enormous heart. A testament to Richard's achievement of creating lasting bonds was revealed Thursday evening in his hospital room. Richard was surrounded by an amazing crowd of people who loved him. In addition to his parents, sister and brother-in-law, friends and relatives Jake Brouhard, Jay Callahan, Barbara Callahan, Tyler Collins, Betty Falls, Erin Falls, Janet Falls, Brent Greene, Monica and Thomas Heyden, Gaye Hoban, Jon Hoban, Pat and Joe Jarvis, God-brother Jonathan Jarvis, Carolyn and Jon Johnson, Graham Lyles, Barbara Merica and Saad Malloian, Matthew Patella, Scott Patella, and special friend Katie Wood. He was receiving phone calls from those who could not be there in person. Countless others were there in spirit. The Bagnal Family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. David Hughes, Brent Greene, June Foss and David Williamson of First Baptist Church, to the compassionate doctors, nurses and staff of Forsyth Medical Center, and to Jennings Renegar of Salem Funeral and Cremations, who is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Chip Bagnal Memorial Fund at First Baptist Church, 501 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; or to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 for the care they provided Richard's grandfather, Richard Lofton Bagnal, Sr. A celebration of Richard's life will take place at First Baptist Church, 501 West Fifth Street, Sunday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m.. Reception immediately following. Friends may call the family at their homes.