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JOHN BAGLEY Obituary
87, born to this life: March 5, 1930 - Born to eternal life: January 17, 2018. John passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was born in Louisville, Ohio and lived most of his life in Canton, Ohio. John was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as a Combat Medic with the 2nd Infantry Division with rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion Post 44 in Canton, Ohio. John was in Sales most of his life and retired from Outdoor Sports in 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd R. & Mary Bagley; brothers, Norman, Thomas and Fred; sisters, Lt. Col. Irene C. Bagley and Mary Roberta Yung; and his lifelong friend, John Rinaldi. John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Bagley; brother Lloyd R. Bagley; and many special nieces and nephews. John was a man who loved his God, his family and his country and he will be missed. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mercy Medical Hospice Care for all their love and support.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home (CANTON CHAPEL). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church (726 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, 44702) with Father John Sheridan, Pastor as celebrant.
Interment, with Military Honors will take place at St. Peter's Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Peter's Church or Wounded Warriors Project or Mercy Medical Hospice Care. The family invites you to visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to read the obituary, sign the online guestbook and share fond memories.
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Cari Schmeltzle
January 26, 2018
Nancy, my heart goes out to you through the great loss of John. From the first time I met you and John, I knew you were both special people. I can still recall sitting at the pre-sale of Planet Fitness giving you both the information on memberships when you quizzed me on safety and CPR certification of the staff. I immediately thought, that's the type of relationship I one day wish to find, someone who cares so much as you and John did for each other.
Over the 2 years I managed PF, I loved the conversations with John and miss them dearly. And he was inspirational to so many doing his best to stay healthy and workout with or without that oxygen tank with him. I regret not being able to make it back to Canton to visit but I hope you know you're both always in my mind and prayers. I hope you find peace and feel love as you process the deep loss felt by all those that John crossed paths with.
Tracy Lab
January 20, 2018
Nancy, John was an Awsome and kind man. I worked with him for many years at Ashland Shooting and Sports South. He always made me laugh.He will be missed.May God bless you and your family during this hard time.
January 20, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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