Samuel David Bagwell

Samuel “David” Bagwell of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late Susie Whitt and Stancil Oscar Bagwell.

A 1965 graduate of Hillcrest High School, David attended the University of South Carolina. He became a systems analyst, eventually earning the title of Director of Computer Services for Greenville Hospital System and then the City of Spartanburg. David went on to open his own systems analysis company, Bagwell Computer Methods.

He had a passion for helping others, both people and animals. This passion was born in his childhood days on the family farm, learning from the veterinarian how to help his, and his neighbors’, animals when they were in need. David took this knowledge and became an Emergency Responder. He also obtained his commercial driver’s license and assisted many places in need, driving everything from church buses to transfer trucks.

David was also musically talented. He played trumpet in high school and was a member of the choir at Fairforest Baptist Church. David assisted his wife, Karen, in her role as music director by operating the music equipment and singing solos. He was known by all as a helpful, outgoing, dependable man.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karen Gardner Bagwell; children, Chad Hodge and Michelle Hodge Rhodes (Brian); and granddaughter, Hannah Rhodes. He is also survived by Stan Bagwell (Sheila), Lisa Mckee (Kevin), Amy Parris (Billy), and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Billy Jack Bagwell.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at Fairforest Baptist Church, with visitation from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM, and the service starting at 3:00 PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In honor of David, memorial contributions may be made to Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.