David Bradford Bagwell, 86, of Brookline, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2012. He was born January 25, 1926, in Madison County, Arkansas. David married Betty Lou Johnson on June 19, 1949, in Springdale, Arkansas.
David is survived by wife Betty Lou, children, Marilyn (Bagwell) Burks and husband Victor of Nixa, MO, Michael Bagwell of Springfield, Joyce (Bagwell) Gamble and husband Neil of Hurley, MO, five grand-daughters and eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, George Bagwell and wife Maggie of Springdale Arkansas, Eldon Bagwell and wife Audrey of Hindsville, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. David was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edith Bagwell of Springdale, Arkansas.
David was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Truck Maintenance Supervisor for Campbell 66 and owner operator of Bagwell Mowers.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri. Services will be held Monday, April 30, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Manley Cemetery in Battlefield, MO.