Donald David Bagley age 80, of Centralia, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his home.
Don was born to JW and Mary (Martin) Bagley on July 26, 1942, in Centralia, Missouri. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1960. Following high school, Don worked as a welder for Chance Company. From 1967-1968, he attended Moler Barber School in St. Louis, Missouri. Following graduation, Don moved to Kirksville where he opened a Barber/Beauty Salon called M’Lord’s M’Lady’s.
Being active in the Kirksville community was very important to Don. He was the President of the Kirksville Jaycees and served as a District Director for the State of Missouri. He was a Member of the Kirksville Chapter of the IOOF since 1970, Kirksville Lion’s Club and the Moose Club. Don also dedicated many years coaching boy’s baseball, including his 5 sons. In 2009, Don was inducted into the Kirksville Baseball Softball Hall of Fame. He had many hobbies which included: duck hunting, classic Mustang and Nova restorations and collecting model trains.
In May 1997, Don married Patricia Ruth Seibold. Don and Pat came back to his roots and settled in Centralia to be closer to his mom, following the death of his dad. It didn’t take long for Don to become active in the Centralia community, as well. Don served 2 terms as Alderman in Ward 3 and was on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Pat and Don also enjoyed many years of dancing and entering dance competitions.
Don is survived by his mother, Mary Bagley, who just celebrated her 100th birthday; children, David (Keri) Bagley of Alabama, J (Beth) Bagley of Texas, Kevin (Lisa) Bagley of Colorado, Marc (Marnae) Bagley of Missouri, Les ‘Wally’ (Julie) Bagley of Colorado; grandchildren, Samantha, Tristen, Cole (Kourtney), Jessi, Noah, Seth, Juno, Kaela, Ashleigh, Kevin II (Kaitlyn), Mikayla, Jahnae (Andrew) and Jordan (Eric); great-grandchildren, Xander, Allison, Olivia, Ariana, Raelynn, Ryder and Rhett; sister-in-law, Shirley Bagley; one niece, Susan Bagley and one nephew, Michael Bagley.
Don was preceded in death by his father, JW Bagley; his wife, Pat; one brother, Billy Bagley; and his daughter, Dianne Bagley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia, Missouri. IOOF Services will start at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home with Chaplain Ken Greimann officiating, burial will follow the service in the Centralia City Cemetery, Centralia, Missouri.
If you would like to make a memorial contribution, the family asks that you consider the Kirksville Baseball Softball Association in Kirksville, Missouri. They may be left at or mailed to Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home at 104 S. Collier St, Centralia, Missouri 65240.