Born in Harriman, TN on January 16, 1958, Thomas (Tommy Lee) Bagwell (59) went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his long-time canine companion, “Wyzer”. He is survived by his two loving parents, Thomas and Nadine Bagwell of Claxton, Siblings; Tim Bagwell and wife Cindy, Kathy (Bagwell) Bolton and husband Kerry, Nieces and Nephews; Tiffany Patterson, Greg Bagwell, Terica Leach, Alex Trowbridge, Samantha Bagwell and Melanie Bagwell. Tommy Lee was a lover of animals and music. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1976 with a 4-year scholarship to UT in Music, where he enjoyed playing his trumpet with “The Pride of the Southland Marching Band”. In the late 80’s he made Winston-Salem, N.C., his home until an injury brought him home to TN where he spent his last two years with family. His kind heart and gentle spirit will always be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In memory of Tommy Lee, there will be a private family service. The family asks that those who wish to honor him make a donation to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation” for spinal cord injuries.