Larry Bagwell Obituary – Death: Longtime football coach and former Easley mayor Larry Bagwell, has passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 17, 2021. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Bagwell served as Easley HS head football coach and Athletic Director from 1967-1992, and later as mayor of Easley from 2008-2019.
Former Easley head football coach Larry Bagwell has passed. He guided the green wave to the 1972 state championship with a star player named Stanley Morgan. He also served for many years as the city’s mayor.
— Pete Yanity (@pyanity) September 17, 2021
I am sending prayers to the families of 2 long time volunteers and supporters of @slbws—Former @CityofEasleySC Mayor Larry Bagwell & Umpire TR Sloan. Thank you gentleman for your time and service. Godspeed
— Kimber Nelson (@SLBWSDirector) September 17, 2021
Former Easley head football coach Larry Bagwell has passed. He guided the green wave to the 1972 state championship with a star player named Stanley Morgan. He also served for many years as the city’s mayor.
— Pete Yanity (@pyanity) September 17, 2021
Before kick off, former Easley coach Larry Bagwell was honored by a moment of silence.
— Kamryn Walker (@KamMWalker) September 17, 2021
With a heavy heart, I have to pass along that Easley’s Coach Larry Bagwell passed away this morning. 25 years as Head FB Coach/Athletic Director + years on city council as well as serving as Mayor. He impacted so many lives & will be missed immensely. pic.twitter.com/JsPzpUmxV3
— Mike Barnes (@MikeBar00351870) September 17, 2021
I knew him as “Mayor.” Larry Bagwell gave so much to so many for so long. A lifetime of service to others. Unbelievably, 40 years of which were elected. Prayers to the family. Going to miss you, Mayor. pic.twitter.com/4mb3a2sOTg
— Rep. Neal Collins (@collins_neal) September 17, 2021
We will update this story as we learn more.