David Ray Bagwell

David Ray Bagwell, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Ochsner-LGMC Trauma ICU due to a tragic home accident. Originally from Fort Worth, TX, he was a resident of Lafayette, LA since 2018.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home at 1010 Pandora St. in Lafayette, LA on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 9:00 am until the service at 11:00 am.
Interment with military honors will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette, LA.
Senior Pastor Derrick Bledsoe, of City on a Hill in Fort Worth, TX, will officiate.
David was a proud veteran and served honorably in the United States Navy as a Quartermaster. He was a plank owner on the USS San Jacinto and completed a major Mediterranean cruise prior to the first Gulf War and to eventually support Operation Desert Shield. David witnessed the launch of the first Tomahawk Missiles in combat.
David loved Cajun country and the people. He tried his best to mimic the Cajun accent. His Louisiana family finally dubbed him "Honorary Cajun." A seasoned cook, he loved preparing meals, especially gumbo, for his Louisiana and Texas families. David also loved gaming, card games and collecting gaming cards. He was a wonderfully talented artist and creator of hand-made goods. David was a wonderful lifeforce and no gathering will ever be the same without him. He was a dedicated truck driver at Westport Linen for the last 6 years. David was always willing to take the extra route and show up when needed. He completed a military-led honor walk as it was his desire to help others in his passing. David had family, friends and Ochsner-LGMC personnel supporting him.
He will be greatly missed by many people and left us way too soon and unexpectedly.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 17 ½ years, Melissa Gerald Bagwell, of Lafayette, LA; his mother, Deborah Coughlin, of Granbury, TX; his maternal grandmother, Audine Loftin, of Irving, TX; his two stepchildren, Geoffrey Adams (Lenora), of Phoenix, AZ and Caitlin Adams, of Seattle, WA; his sister, LaDonna Bagwell, of Granbury, TX; his stepsister, Joanne Flynn (Cameron), of Granbury, TX; his stepbrother, Keith Coughlin, of Aledo, TX and many dear aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, dear friends, his constant work companion, Nicolai and his precious cat, Lucia Erin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude J. R. Bagwell, his stepfather, Don Coughlin, his maternal grandfather, Ivy Moore, his maternal step grandfather, Tom Loftin and his paternal grandparents, Ray and Geneva Bagwell.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are William Gerald, Kevin Gerald, Tony Bourgeois, Dominic Lucchesi, Nicolai Lucchesi and Alex Lucchesi.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randall Moore, Keith Coughlin and Cameron Flynn.
The family wishes to thank the 'Sarahs' and all the ICU nurses, doctors, family advocates as well as the LOPA personnel at Ochsner-LGMC 5th Floor Trauma ICU unit. The family also treasures the prayers, visits and amazing support from The Bayou Church members and staff as well as his Louisiana and Texas families.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St. 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.