William Kenneth "Ken" Bagwell, 84, of Newberry died Sunday April 21, 2024.

Born on September 22, 1939 in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Fred Clary and Ethel Wells Bagwell.

Ken worked for many years as a loom fixer in the textile mills, but his passion was always Southern Gospel music. He was a talented steel guitar player among many other instruments and loved to sing, especially when he could enjoy some good 'family harmony' singing with his wife, Dot, and their daughters, Karen and Angela. Ken was funny and had a humble spirit and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy "Dot" Dunnaway Bagwell; daughters, Karen Crapps (Harley) and Angela Goings (Danny), Son Freddie Bagwell (Arista). Sister, Lib Bagwell. Grandchildren; LeAnne Atkinson, Josh Goings. Great Grandchildren: Nathan McConnel, Nicholas McConnell, Jaxson Taner, Madison Brooks.

Ken was predeceased by a daughter Tammy Bagwell; grandson Jason Brooks; and brothers Marion Bagwell, Carroll Bagwell, and RL Bagwell.

Services will be conducted at 4:00 PM Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry by Pastor Bobby Lowman. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior starting at 3:00 PM on Thursday.

Pallbearers will be Josh Goings, Ben Johnson, Lee Dunnaway, Terry Longshore, Mark Wilkes, and Jordan Clayton.

Memories and messages may be shared with the family here on the tribute wall.

Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bagwell family.