Leroy Bagley

March  15th, 1945 November  29th, 2024
Hyattsville, MD
Leroy Bagley

Deep in our heart, a memory is kept of the one we loved and shall not forget.

Obituary

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, Leroy Bagley, Sr. was born on March 15, 1945 in Kenbridge, Virginia to the late William and Hazel Bagley. He was the fourth born of four sisters and one brother. 

On November 29, 2024, God embraced His beloved son for his return home to eternal rest. 

Leroy attended the public schools in Kenbridge, Virginia (Lunenburg County) and upon the completion of his education, he re-located to the Washington, District of Columbia area, where he met and married the late Patricia Ann Peters on April 25, 1970. Two sons, Leroy Anthony, Jr. and Brian Shenier were born to this union. 

Leroy was employed at Walker Distributing Company for four years as a salesman. He joined the Herbert Halperin Distributing Company, which later became the D.P.I. Halperin Distributing Company, in October, 1968. He worked at D.P.I. Halperin Distributing Company for 45 years as an Account Executive. He received numerous plaques, certificates and awards for his outstanding performance skills at this company. He served on the Board of Directors of the Grocery Merchandisers Retailers' Organization for four years which awarded scholarships to high school graduates attending college. 

Realizing the need for God early in his life, he joined St. Matthew Baptist Church in Kenbridge, Virginia. He was a member of First Baptist Church for 60 years having joined on March 8, 1964 on his Christian Experience. Leroy was a member of the Young Adult Choral Club and served on and chaired numerous committees including Men's Day, Homecoming, Revival, Church and Pastor's Anniversary and Leadership Conference, just to name a few. He was in charge of the Radio Ministry, worked with the Bus Ministry and helped to organize and coach the First Baptist basketball team. He served as the Recreational Coordinator for the Sunday School's annual picnic for several years. 

Leroy was ordained a Deacon in 1979. He was elected Treasurer of the Board of Deacons in 1982, elected 1st Vice-Chairman on January 12, 1997, Vice-Chairman on January 14, 1998 and Chairman of the Board on January 12, 2001. He trained and was a mentor for newly ordained Deacons. He served as a member of and spiritual advisor for the Circle Ministry (Solomon). He was the coordinator and leader of the Wednesday night prayer service for several years and was very proud that he had a part in maintaining and growing prayer service attendance through the pandemic. He sang in the Church Choir and was the Chairman of the Communications and Informational Technology ministries.
He was FBC’s Elevator Project Chairman that oversaw the installation of the elevator in Ida Clark Hall. Leroy was an Orientation Instructor for new members and a First Baptist Church Hall of Fame recipient…fitting recognition for a tireless and faithful servant. 

Leroy embraced fully his promise of being a good steward and was, therefore, generous with his time, talent and finances. He became a Tither in 1979 and tithed for years. He often stated that we are saved for service. God expects it and gratitude and love prompts it. He realized early in his life that we are totally dependent on God for all blessings, including life itself, and that good things happen when we express gratitude to God. 

Leroy exhibited spiritual and Christian principles in his home, church and community. His gentle and unassuming nature endeared him to all whom his life touched. Whenever a task was set before him he went about his work in a quiet, yet, efficient manner. He exemplified the Fruits of the Spirit...love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness and temperance in his daily living and interaction with his fellowman. He served as a source of encouragement to all who worked with him. 

Leroy's endless zeal for life was conveyed in his smile, kind words, friendly manner and big heart. His love for his family and fellowman was great and his generosity and kindness touched each of us in a significant way. We have a rich history of the family through his photographs and videos. No matter where the family traveled and on every occasion when we gathered, he recorded it for us. The Lord has gained an angel in heaven, but we have lost "our angel" on earth. Rest in peace, dear one. We will see you again one day. 

He leaves behind a rich legacy of love, precious memories, joy and an abundance of faith to be cherished by his two sons, Leroy Anthony Bagley, Jr. and Brian Shenier Bagley; Five grandchildren, James Eric, Anthony Brandon,  Bria Janneé Patrice, Taylor Nicole, and Alexandra Leigh; one great grandchild, Bryce Ethan; daughters-in-law, Sandra Bagley and Shani Bagley; 3 sisters, Ernestine Durrah, Georgianna Cameron, and Rita Shelton; one sister-in-law, Terri Peters; three brothers-in-law, Jeffery Anderson, Roderick Peters, and Eric Cameron; two godchildren, Sherida Hicks and Sierra Wilkerson, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.

This site was created in memory of Leroy Bagley. Our loving, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
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Timeline

1945
March 15th
Birth in Kenbridge
Kenbridge, VA
1970
April 25th
Marriage to Patricia
Married Patricia Ann Peters
Washington, DC
2024
November 29th
Passed away peacefully
Maryland

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December 14, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the family. We are praying for peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Happy Warriors
December 14, 2024
Thinking of your family with a heart filled with compassion and love. May you forever hold on tight to all the memories.
Nurses Unit
December 14, 2024
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Bagley family. Deacon Bagley always showed so much love and kindness to our family. The legacy that he has left will never be forgotten and he will be forever missed.
Claudine & Alex Saxton
December 13, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Leroy Bagley. He and his wife Pat generously offered their support and advice on behalf of our daughter, Lisa. May God comfort and strengthen the family during this trying time and in the days ahead.
Samuel and Christal Alston
December 13, 2024
Deacon Leroy Bagley has been a friend, brother in Christ, prayer partner, mentor and spiritual leader to our entire family. Our heartfelt love and sympathy is extended to the Bagley/Peters family. Please know you have our ongoing prayers, friendship and support.

Because of Deacon Bagley we can certainly say our lives are richer and better. We will cherish his memory as we thank God for him, knowing he is now in eternal rest with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

With Love,
Rev. Donald and Kareema Robinson
First Baptist Church
Rev. Donald and Kareema Robinson
December 13, 2024
A wonderful praying deacon he was. I will miss him!
Colleen Sweatt
December 13, 2024
I give thanks, honor and glory to God for knowing such a Godly prayer warrior as Deacon Bagley
June Cunningham
December 12, 2024
To Georgianna & Eric and the Bagley Sisters,

“It was such a privilege and honor to know Leroy. He was an incredibly smart, classy and thoughtful gentlemen. May his memory live on forever.”

Love You All!!
From: The Cameron Family Members
Cameron Family
December 12, 2024
To The Bagley Family Members,

Our heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Sincerely ,
The Cameron Family
Cameron Family
December 9, 2024
Mr Bagley was a very loving, welcoming and spiritual man. He was dearly loved by all, especially his extended family
We will always cherish how he welcomed Our daughter Shani when she married his son Brian.
He was so loving to his grandchildren and Alexandra adored him.
Our prayers and sympathy to the family.
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed spirit.”
Patricia Watts
December 5, 2024
My heart grieves 💔 with my sister Shani Watts Bagley, my brother Brian Bagley, and my niece Alex due to the loss of their patriarch Mr. Leroy Bagley Sr.

He quickly became a close part of my family thru the many years I've known him, sharing all of his wisdom, stories and that big ole smile he greeted everyone with. He was a very kind and generous man with a larger than life spirit, great sense of adventure and travel, an entrepeurial spirit, full of advice, with an immense love of family (especially his grands), church and his business.

He certainly made an impact on my life and while he is now resting in the heavens I absolutely believe he has already taken on a leadership role orchestrating amongst the angels. 🕊
Theresa Watts
December 5, 2024
To Brian, Tony and family we the Harrison’s, extend to you our deepest and heartfelt condolences over your father and our nephews transition. We’ll miss him too. We know however that Leroy knew and loved the Lord so we stand on God’s promise “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Cor. 5:8
Dr Samuel B Harrison

Funeral Service


We will come together to remember and pay tribute to Leroy. While we mourn his loss, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
Location
First Baptist Church
712 Randolph Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20011
Date/time
December 16, 2024
Visitation at 9am
Funeral Service at 10am
Funeral Service Livestream
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