ALEX LEE MAGAR

Alex Lee Magar, 66, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 22. He was born in Batesville, to Alfred and Edith (White) Magar, and was raised in a loving Christian Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Milton Magar and Ricky Magar, and on sister-in-law, Sandra Magar.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Margaret Barrett Magar of the home, his daughter, Alicyn Magar Goff and her husband, Jacob of Southside, and his soon-to-be born grandson, Barrett Leroy Daniel Goff. He was also survived by one sister, Susie Satterwhite and her husband, Vernon of Cave City, one brother, Randy Magar and his wife, Lori of Springdale, AR, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and good friends.

Alex had a sweet little dog, Gracie, who shared the recliner with him. Almost every afternoon he took Gracie and Margaret for a ride in his truck.

Alex was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was looking forward to becoming a grandfather in December. He loved God, his family, and his country. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Cave City where he sang in the choir and served as a member of the safety team.

Serving in the military was a very important part of Alex's life. He served his country as a soldier in the United States Army and in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 30 years. He took pride in leading and training troops and was a Senior Instructor at the Regional Training Institute at Camp Robinson in Little Rock until his retirement.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28 at First Missionary Baptist Church of Cave City with Bro. Randy Magar and Bro. Ron Canard officiating. Burial followed at Locust Grove Cemetery. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Memorials to First Missionary Baptist Church Cave City Mission Fund or the Humane Society of Independence County.