William " Bill " Allen Magel Sr.

Singer – William “Bill” Allen Magel, Sr., 79, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Thursday, June 6, 2013 in a Lake Charles hospital.

Born in Tipp City, Ohio to the late Robert & Florence (Hartley) Magel, Bill lived in Singer, La .He proudly served in the USAF, retiring after 21 years and was a Vietman Veteran. He was in the He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church where he was a deacon and taught Sunday School. He also served on the executive board of the Beauregard Baptist Association. Bill was the long- time chairman of the board for fire district #1, with his desire for the best equipment, training and fire protection for his community. He retired from Citgo as an Instrument Technician. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Greta Magel of Singer; son, William (JR) A. Magel, Jr. and wife Faye of Sulphur; daughters, Paula White of DeQuincy and Tracey Rust of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Erica Magel, Andrew Magel and wife Ashlyn, Emily Magel and Rachel Rust.

Funeral services will be at 3:00p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Steven Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be the District #1 Fire Chiefs. Visitation will be on Saturday June 8, in Hixson Snider Funeral Chapel from 5:00 to 8:00pm and resume on Sunday at the church from 2:00pm until service time. Memorial gifts may be made to Dry Creek Baptist Encampment or the Good Hope Baptist Church building fund. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.