MSgt Retired (USAF) Howard Eugene Bagwell, Sr. of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the arms of his loving wife Dianne Bagwell on the morning of Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Howard was born in Clarksville, TN on February 15, 1948.  A true man of God, he was loved and will be deeply missed by many.  He was married to his wife and best friend, Dianne for 17 years.  He served alongside her doing God's work at In Jesus Name Ministries as the Assistant Pastor for 14 years but has been devoted to Christ and the ministry for over 40 years.  Howard honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years.

Howard had an enormous passion for Christ, his family, and anyone he could talk to about God.  Reading and preaching the word of God was his life.  There is not a dream that he had that was never realized.  He loved to travel, sing, write poetry, short novels and spend time with his family and friends.  He was a Chef by his own rights and he loved to cook and feed everybody.  Howard genuinely loved everyone he met.

Howard is survived by his wife Dianne.  He also leaves behind 6 adult children (from a previous marriage) and 12 grandchildren, Michelle, Mariah, Marcus, Ciara, Camryn, Christopher, Yeshaya, Naiyima, Chaiyanne, Cherokee, Jelani, Jemarcus, and his first great-grandchild Josiah. Howard is also survived by his brother Kent Bagwell and sister Joan Daniels.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Armintha Bagwell, and his parents Margaree Bagwell and Steve Pettus. He is also preceded in death by his sister Donna Pace.

The funeral will be held at In Jesus Name Ministries (1807 S. Main St, Jennings, LA 70546) at 10 am on Friday, December 3, 2021, with viewing from 9-10am for those that would like to come and pay their respects. He will be laid to rest immediately following the service at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery (1620 Evangeline Highway, Jennings, LA) with full military honors. In lieu of sending flowers donations can be sent to In Jesus Name Ministries: PO Box 88, Jennings, LA 70546. Flowers can be sent to Semien-Lewis Mortuary LLC (819 N State St, Jennings, LA 70546).