Bruce Bradley Bagnell, 65, of rural Blackburn, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at his home.

Born May 25, 1960, in Marshall, he was the son of Charles Robert Bagnell and Mary Ruth Opel. Bruce lived in Saline County his entire life and was a 1978 graduate of Santa Fe High School in Alma. He then attended University of Missouri-Columbia and then Columbia College.

Bruce farmed for many years with his father.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Ruth Opel of Gainesville, Fla.; five siblings: Vicki Denk (Terry) of Parrish, Fla., Charles Bagnell Jr. (Karen) of Millville, Del., Brian Bagnell (Jeana) of Kearney, Tammie Hunter of rural Blackburn and Lisa Harris (Chad) of Fenton; as well as other extended family.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bagnell Sr.; stepmother, Diane Bagnell; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Hunter; and a sister-inlaw, Valarie Bagnell.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with William W. Harlow officiating.

Memorials are suggested to Santa Fe Agri Leaders or Blackburn Community Builders. An online guestbook is available at www. campbell-lewis.com