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Eldred Bagley Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Eldred Gale Bagley, 85, a longtime resident of Shreveport, passed away at his home on July 12, 2019.
For more than 35 years, Gale was a fixture in the local car business, and was affectionately known to many as "Big Daddy." As a Christian, Gale cared about the salvation of others and was moved to bring family and friends into a closer relationship with God. His sense of humor and jovial attitude had a profound impact on the people around him, and his caring spirit for his family and others was not lost on those he helped and those he influenced. He will be greatly missed.
Gale was preceded in death by his parents, Claude M. Bagley and Lema Parker Bagley, and son, Larry G. Bagley. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Bagley; his son, Danny Bagley of Canton, GA, and wife Kim; his granddaughters, Tiffany Summerlin of Natchitoches, LA, and husband Brant; Sabrina Bagley, Danielle Bagley and Megan Bagley of Canton, GA; great-granddaughters, Avery Summerlin and Sadie Summerlin of Natchitoches, LA; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside in Shreveport on Monday, July 15, from 5-7pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, at 1:00 pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside. Graveside services will be at Forest Park West in Shreveport. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Summerlin. Pallbearers are Brant Summerlin, Shannon Johnston, Eddie Keasler, Val Clary, Danny Joy, and Jim Coleman.
The family would like to thank Dr. P.V. Blanchard, Shannon Johnston, Eddie Keasler, Lela Bagley Jones and many more thoughtful individuals who helped care for Gale and gave of their time to be with him.
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Jacqueline Helfrich
July 23, 2019
Dot and family, Gay told me about Gale last night. I was so sad to hear the news. I called Irv Heard today to tell him, in case he had not heard about it, but he had already talked with Glenn. He was sad too. I went in to look at our FPHS reunion pictures to find a picture to attach, and this is the only one I could find with you and Gale in it. I remember both of you in high school, so young, so happy, so popular and just all around a perfect couple. Think of the fact that you had 66 years together. Remember that you have family and friends out there who are thinking of you. Hugs. Jacqueline Josey Helfrich in Tampa, FL
Debby Speights
July 21, 2019
Mrs. Dot... I am just now seeing this obituary about Mr. Gale. This saddens my heart to hear but more so that I didn't know or I would have attended the funeral. Please accept my sincere condolences. I have been thinking of the two of you and just happen to come across this. God love him, he was sick for so long. But I know you will miss him so much. He was such a sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Frick
July 16, 2019
To the Bagley families, I am so sorry to know of your loss but celebrate in prayer the rewarding journey where Mr Bagley now resides. May God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Mike Frick
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HP Burke
July 16, 2019
Dear Dorothy and family, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Cherish all of the fun times and hold on to Gale's sweet smile and spirit. Love you, H P & Delma
Tina Riley
July 15, 2019
Love, hugs and prayers to all of you. So sorry you are hurting. Try to find Peace in knowing Sweetie Pa is with his Lord & Savior and is whole again and no longer in pain.
Love, Tina, Jay & kids
Jay Riley
July 15, 2019
Please accept our heart felt condolences. So very sorry for your loss and big hugs of comfort for all of you. Jay
Pedro Furlanetto
July 15, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family
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