Robert William "Bill" Magers

1941 - 2013

Robert William "Bill" Magers, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at his home with his family at his side. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Bill was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Decatur to parents, Melba and Roy Magers Jr. He was a graduate of the University of North Texas where he attained his B.B.A. in 1962, M.B.A. in 1964, played basketball and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. A resident of Saginaw for 44 years, he worked as an accountant at Weaver & Tidwell for 30 years and as a professor of accounting at Tarrant County College for 32 years. He served as a deacon for over 20 years at Saginaw Church of Christ. Bill was an avid golfer and a member of Woodhaven Country Club in Fort Worth, where he was loved by many. He was a selfless and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors: Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patsy Magers of Saginaw; daughters, Michelle Ziegelbauer and husband, David, of Saginaw, Renee Jimmerson and husband, Robert, of Saginaw; granddaughters, Jennifer Hawkins and husband, Trey, of Decatur, Kacie Ziegelbauer of Saginaw, Shelby Varner of Saginaw, Kelsi Jimmerson of Haslet; grandson, Chris Faris of Austin; great-granddaughters, Camryn Evans and Hollyn Hawkins of Decatur; and great-grandson, Carter William Hawkins of Decatur.