Missionary pioneer William Buck Bagby (1855–1939) started the first Baptist church in Brazil. He labored 59 years, one of the longest tenures in Southern Baptist history. This year marks the 75th anniversary of his death Aug. 5, 1939. Bagby was born Nov. 5, 1855, to John and Mary Bagby in Coryell County, Texas. His family moved to Waco when he…