Bagby, Dr. Roland, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee, - age 74, died Monday, April 2, 2012, of natural causes. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Gloria Bagby; two daughters, Melanie Kidder and Laura Peck; two brothers, Richard and Samuel Bagby; four grandchildren; a nephew; and four nieces. He was an active member for many years at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church and served several years as an elder. He loved to play the guitar and sing, often singing for his students as part of his physiology course. He was distinguished in his study of smooth muscle, being the first to isolate a single cell of that tissue, and had a passionate interest in the area of laser holography. He was a devoted and faithful husband, a loyal big brother, a loving and gentle father, and enjoyed his grandchildren immensely. The family would like to thank Brakebill Nursing Home for taking such good care of him and Dr. Monica Crane for her deeply compassionate care of him and the family during his illness. Finally, we give thanks to our Lord Jesus whom he loved dearly and into whose care we now commit him. Memorial service 7:00 pm Thursday at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clay Harrington officiating. Family and friends will then gather on Friday at 9:45 am at Woodlawn Cemetery for a 10:00 am interment service. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com
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