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     Forrest Tucker was also known as Forest Tucker. She was born in September 1868 in Cameron, Milam County, Texas. As of December 1903,her married name was Bagwell. She married J. L. Bagwell in December 1903. Forrest Tucker died on 15 March 1909 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 40. She was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

     William Bagwell was born on 27 February 1905 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. He was the son of J. L. Bagwell and Forrest Tucker. William Bagwell married Pearl Emma Smith on 22 November 1949 at Travis, Texas. William Bagwell died on 28 February 1981 in Bertram, Burnet County, Texas, at age 76. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas.

     Pearl Emma Smith was born on 18 August 1907 in Texas. As of 22 November 1949,her married name was Sparks. She married William Bagwell, son of J. L. Bagwell and Forrest Tucker, on 22 November 1949 at Travis, Texas. Pearl Emma Smith died on 4 September 2003 in Texas at age 96. She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas.

     Crystal Bagwell is the daughter of Tommy Adolphus Bagwell.

     Reverend James M. Bagwell married Brittany G. (?) after 1986. Reverend James M. Bagwell is the son of Tommy Adolphus Bagwell.

     Brittany G. (?) married Reverend James M. Bagwell, son of Tommy Adolphus Bagwell, after 1986.

     Judith Marie Bray was born on 8 October 1960. As of after 1979,her married name was Bagwell. She married Michael Jim Bagwell, son of Albert Alvoyd Bagwell and Arie Lavonia "Penny" Gentry, after 1979. Judith Marie Bray died on 9 November 2025 at age 65


Judith Marie Bray Bagwell, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025 . Born on October 8, 1960, Judy lived a life filled with love, compassion, and faith.

She was married to her devoted husband, Michael Bagwell, for 44 wonderful years. Judy had a remarkable talent for cooking and was known as an excellent cook who poured her heart into every meal she made. She also enjoyed sewing and even made many of her own clothes. Her creativity and care touched every aspect of her life.

Judy's heart for children was extraordinary. She served as a foster parent, opening her home and heart to many children over the years and making a lasting difference in their lives. She was an active and involved parent, always participating in her children's school activities and encouraging them in everything they did.

She was a lifetime member of the Bob Jones University Alumni Association, Judy was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church located in Hampton, Ga., where she was especially passionate about the Awana program. Her love for the Lord and her church family shone brightly in all she did. She also loved to travel and explore new places, creating wonderful memories with her loved ones.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Michael Bagwell; her children, Hannah Bagwell , Christopher Bagwell and Abigail Millan (Alex); her brothers, Steve Bray and Tim Bray. She was joyfully anticipating the arrival of her first grandchild in the near future.

Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.

Judy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on in the many lives she touched.


She was buried on 14 November 2025 at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia.

     Hannah A. Bagwell is the daughter of Michael Jim Bagwell and Judith Marie Bray.

     Christopher Bagwell is the son of Michael Jim Bagwell and Judith Marie Bray.

     Abigail Bagwell is the daughter of Michael Jim Bagwell and Judith Marie Bray. Abigail Bagwell married Alex Millan after 2023.

     Alex Millan married Abigail Bagwell, daughter of Michael Jim Bagwell and Judith Marie Bray, after 2023.

     Sarah Bryant married Littleberry Bagwell, son of Nathan Bunt Bagwell and Sarah Mainor, on 10 March 1869 at Wake County, North Carolina.

     Littleberry Bagwell was also known as Little Berry Bagwell. Littleberry Bagwell was also known as L. B. Bagwell. He was born in 1803 in South Carolina. He married Sarah McCarley before 1834. Littleberry Bagwell died before 1880. He was buried at Old Providence Cemetery, Forney, Cherokee County, Alabama.

     Sarah McCarley was born circa 1813 in South Carolina. As of before 1834,her married name was Bagwell. She married Littleberry Bagwell before 1834. Sarah McCarley died after 1880. She was buried at Old Providence Cemetery, Forney, Cherokee County, Alabama.

     Francis Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 18 February 1834 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Littleberry Bagwell and Sarah McCarley. As of before 1854,her married name was Pruett. Francis Elizabeth Bagwell married John L. Pruett before 1854. Francis Elizabeth Bagwell died on 24 April 1908 in Chavies, DeKalb County, Alabama, at age 74.

     John L. Pruett was born in 1828. He married Francis Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Littleberry Bagwell and Sarah McCarley, before 1854. John L. Pruett died in 1862 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, during the Civil War.

     Mary Eugenia Bagwell was born on 3 June 1836 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Littleberry Bagwell and Sarah McCarley. As of 1856,her married name was James. Mary Eugenia Bagwell married Lafayette Houston James in 1856. Mary Eugenia Bagwell died on 10 August 1915 in Dutton, Jackson County, Alabama, at age 79.

     Lafayette Houston James was born in 1827. He married Mary Eugenia Bagwell, daughter of Littleberry Bagwell and Sarah McCarley, in 1856. Lafayette Houston James died in 1907.

     Mourning Christine Bagwell was born on 12 March 1840 in District 733, Campbell County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Littleberry Bagwell and Sarah McCarley. As of 1860,her married name was Hanson. Mourning Christine Bagwell married Reverend Thomas Rhodes Hanson in 1860. Mourning Christine Bagwell died on 14 February 1912 in Subdivision 141, Floyd County, Georgia, at age 71. She was buried at Old Providence Cemetery, Forney, Cherokee County, Alabama.

     Reverend Thomas Rhodes Hanson was born in 1839. He married Mourning Christine Bagwell, daughter of Littleberry Bagwell and Sarah McCarley, in 1860. Reverend Thomas Rhodes Hanson died in 1929.