Born in Belton, SC, he was a son to the late Berry Bagwell and the late Bertha Walls Bagwell. Billy retired from Blue Ridge Beef after 35 years of service. He attended the Belton Church of God, up until his health would not allow. He enjoyed shooting pool, making people laugh, but most of all, spending time with his family.

Surviving, are three sisters; Jean Vaughn, Reba Collins, and Mary Jo Bounds (Tom), all of Belton, nieces and nephews; Janet Page, Ricky Patton, Sherry Moore, Jimmy Vaughn, Steve Vaughn (Tammy), Chris Jarrard (Amanda) Jeremy Jarrard (Tracey); and great-nieces and great-nephews, Christian Vaughn, Jessica Baxley (Kobe), Josiah Jarrard, Justus Jarrard, Ashlynn Vaughn, Madalynn Vaughn, Elizabeth Baxley, Judah Jarrard and Chloe Jarrard.

In addition to his parents, Billy was predeceased by a niece, Kathy Ellison; two brother-in-laws, Jim Vaughn and James Collins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28 at Belton Church of God with Rev. Norman Black and Rev. Chris Jarrard officiating. Burial will follow in Belton City Cemetery.

The family is at the home of his sister Mary Jo Bounds, 513 Forest Lane, and will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Saturday at Belton Church of God, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Belton Church of God at PO Box 642, Belton SC 29627.