Dover, Tenn.–Funeral services for Dalton Bagwell of Dover, one of the founding members of the Stewart County Rescue Squad, will be held Tuesday. Bagwell passed away November 14 at the age of 85.
Bagwell served the Rescue Squad for 36 years. He worked 39 years for the Town of Dover, served 14 years as a Stewart County Sheriff’s deputy and was appointed as sheriff, serving three months in that capacity.
He was born April 30, 1935, son of the late Troy and Gerline Vaughn Bagwell. He was a member of the Wyatt’s Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and song leader for many years and a member of the Indian Mound Masonic Lodge. He also worked as an EMT for the Stewart County Ambulance Service for many years.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Howell Bagwell, Jerry Bagwell and a sister Thelma Bagwell Byrd. He married his loving wife of 53 years, Earlene Reed Bagwell on June 30, 1967. He is survived by one son Michael Bagwell (Cindy) and one daughter Melinda Bagwell Holliday (Bob). Two grandsons Adam Bagwell (Cassie) and Troy Bagwell (Cassie). Two great granddaughters Elizabeth Bagwell and Emma Bagwell. Great grandson Waylon Bagwell and a Great grandson due in December 2020.
Due to the pandemic a graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 with the Reverend Paul Edwards officiating at Stewart County Memorial Gardens including a Masonic service. We encourage all who are comfortable attending please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Pallbearers will be Adam Bagwell, Troy Bagwell, Nathan Boone, Bob Holliday, Tony Miller, and Jimmy Scurlock.
Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN. Online condolences may be made at anglinfuneralhome.com