Archie L. Bagley, Jr.

Mr. Archie L. Bagley, Jr, age 86, of Rockmart, GA passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence .

He was born in Lindale, GA on March 21, 1934 a son of the late Archie Lee Bagley, Sr. and the late Rosa Bradshaw Bagley. Mr. Bagley was a graduate of Rockmart High School, class of 1952 and was also a graduate of Covington Theological Seminary where he received a Doctorate of Theology and Doctorate of Philosophy in Religion. He had served in various forms of ministry since 1963. Mr. Bagley served in both the United States Navy for four years and the United States Air Force for four years. He was a former member of the Piedmont Avenue Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Fairbanks Company of Rome.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Dunn Bagley on September 6, 1975 and by a brother, James Welton Bagley and by two sisters: Evelyn Bagley Hicks and Wynelle Bagley Carver.

Survivors include his four children: Archie L. Bagley, III (Kim), Cedartown, David E. Bagley (Rilla), Cartersville, Regina Bagley Matthews (Jon) , Yorkville and Michael J. Bagley (Ann), Taylorsville; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. John Hooper, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Aragon Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Grandson will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and facial coverings are recommended.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.