Henry Frank "Frankie" Bagwell

Henry Frank "Frankie" Bagwell, 77, of Fort Gaines, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. He was born on Thursday, December 19th, 1946 in Ft. Gaines, Georgia to the late William Oscar Bagwell and Sally V Bagwell. Frankie was the beloved father of Dawn Anglin (Scott), Hank Bagwell, and Matt Bagwell. He was also a loving father-in-law to Katie Bagwell. He adored his grandchildren, Katlain Anglin (Nick), Kimberly Ashmore (Trent), Shelby Bagwell, Kayla Anglin, and Trace Bagwell. Frankie is also survived by his brothers, Malcom Bagwell and John Calvin Bagwell. He will also be greatly missed by his fur baby, Elsie. Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Clay Bagwell, his spouse, Mary Joyce Bagwell, and by brothers, Middleton Bagwell and William Bagwell. Frankie served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. After returning, Frankie spent his career in law enforcement. In most recent years, he served as the Chief Deputy Sheriff for Clay County, Georgia until his retirement. Frankie was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. There will be a visitation at Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home on Sunday, August 25th, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at 10:00 am, officiated by Rev. George Hartley. Interment will follow at NewPark Cemetery in Ft. Gaines, Ga. Trent Ashmore, Nick Harmon, Sonnie Wallace, Ted Bell, James Davis and Locke Shivers will be serving as pallbearers. Law enforcement officers will serve as honorary pallbearers in honor of Frankie's service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local law enforcement charity in Frankie's memory. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and community. Arrangements by Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home.