Robert Bagwell

Robert "Bob" Bagwell, 78 of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and dearest
friends, at his home on January 16, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1945, in Halifax, Virginia to Werner and Frances
Bagwell, whom he dearly loved.
His excellence as a high school student earned him admission to the Naval Academy in 1963. He earned a BS in electrical
engineering from Virginia Tech. Upon graduation, Bob accepted a position with Westinghouse Electric Corporation in
South Boston, VA. Bob steadily rose up the corporate ladder to positions of greater responsibilities and achieved
executive status. Throughout his career, Bob traveled extensively to multiple states and several countries. In 1993, Bob
and his wife Joyce were transferred to Westinghouse Power Generation in Orlando, FL. Bob received early retirement in
1995. Bob then used his entrepreneurial skills to start his own business, Neomark, in 1997. He retired a second time as
President and CEO of Neomark in 2017.
Bob strongly believed that learning is a lifelong journey. He extensively studied the areas of history, religion, and the
English language. His interests included reading, crossword puzzles, word games, biking, cooking and fine wines. Bob
had a passion for helping others and he touched many lives, especially young people interested in professional positions
or starting businesses.
Everyone who knew Bob was keenly aware of his passion for sports cars and motorcycles. Bob made many friends over
his years of racing, restoring and collecting cars, motorcycles and bicycles (his toys). He found tremendous joy and
happiness working in his multiple garages.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of thirty years, Joyce Bagwell. His son, William (Bill) (significant other, Julie), his son,
Werner (Wright) (significant other, Ami). His grandson, Oliver. His brother, Dr. Charles Bagwell (Louise), his sister Harriet
Coffin, his stepbrother, Luther (Bill) Dixon (Debbie), his two sister- in-laws Joan Triglia and Donna Nemeth, and many
nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Catholic funeral mass will be held on March 19, 2024, at 10:30 am at The Catholic Church of the Epiphany, 201
Lafayette Street, Port Orange, FL. The family will honor Bob's life at "Celebration of Life" immediately following at the
Parish Center on the church's property. For planning purposes, if you plan to attend the Celebration of Life, please RSVP
to rsvpbagwell@gmail.com By February 28, 2024. Please ONLY RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
In lieu of flowers, candles, etc. the family asks that you consider a donation to:
Aiden's Helping Hands https://aidenshelpinghands.com