William "Mack" Bagby

William McFarland “Mack” Bagby of Bend, Oregon went to his heavenly home May 1, 2025, shy of his 81st birthday, due to complications of Alzheimer’s. A celebration of life for this beloved child of God will be held later. Memorial gifts: Assistance League of Bend (PO Box 115, Bend, OR 97709) or Westside Church (2051 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR 97703 – Mack Bagby memo line). Born in Tucson, Arizona during his dad’s WWII service, Mack grew up in Arlington, Texas. He was a student council leader, excelled in debate, achieved Eagle Scout rank, and worked summers at Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico. He helped granddad Pop on the farm, where he raised an appaloosa horse. He married high school sweetheart Pam in college, earning his undergraduate and law degrees at University of Texas Austin, where son Chris was born. He served as a JAG officer at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, where daughter Kelly was born, returning to Texas to practice law. A second-generation attorney, active in professional organizations and past president of the Arlington Bar Association, W. McFarland Bagby was a respected advocate. He was a devoted husband and father, supporting school activities, sports events, scouts and Indian Princess adventures, and imparting valued life lessons along the way. The family built a home in Dalworthington Gardens with a horse barn, later the site for redfish parties following trips to the Texas coast. After both children graduated college and married, he became Papa Mack to grandson Conner, and Chris joined his dad, founding Bagby Law Firm. Mack and Pam eventually moved to their Texas country home, the Blessed B. He enjoyed wildlife, nature walks, fishing, tractor-work, dogs, and horses before retiring in Bend. The family’s 1977 Texas to Canada camper trip featured a stop at Blue Lake Resort near Sisters. This beautiful memory drew the family back to Central Oregon. Mack, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church Arlington for 42 years, joined Westside Church in 2015. He loved his faith family, Bible studies, and service in various ministries. Though his words faded, his big heart and sweet smile reflected his love for God and his creation. Cherishing his memory are wife Pam Robinson Bagby, son Chris Bagby (Clarissa), daughter Kelly Jordan (Patrick), grandson Conner Bagby, of Bend, Oregon; sister Terry McDonald (Ray), Florida; centenarian mother-in-law Betty Robinson and sister-in-law Stephanie Cole (John), Oklahoma; brother-in-law Greg Robinson (Linda), Massachusetts; extended family, countless friends, and his compassionate Cascades of Bend memory care community. Niswonger-Reynols Funeral Home of Bend handled the arrangements.

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William "Mack" Bagby

May 22, 1944 - May 1, 2025