March 10, 1954 ~ April 7, 2021
Richard “Dana” Magee, born March 10, 1954, and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; three children, Rebecca Gafford and husband Dave; Ashley Lee and husband Mark; and Richard Dana Magee, Jr.; siblings, Gretchen Zufall and husband Hardy Justice; Mel Zufall and spouse Thad Laiche; Keri Magee; and Peggy Miller; five grandchildren, Ryan, Rehgann, and Gavin Gafford; Olivia Lee; and Jayden Magee (mom, Taylor Thornton). He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Elmo and Diane Zufall; and Richard Newton and Flo Magee.
Richard “Dana” was a member of University United Methodist Church.
Friends will remember Dana for his fondness for motorcycles, those many years he enjoyed bowling in tournaments, and, above all, his willingness to lend a helping hand.
A private gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
24 comments
Joyce Gibbs
April 17, 2021 at 3:04 am
My condolences to you Betty and your family. Keeping you in prayer. My God bring you comfort.
Lee
April 16, 2021 at 1:01 am
My prayers are with you
Lee
April 16, 2021 at 12:57 am
My prayers be with you
Chip Kroll
April 14, 2021 at 11:30 pm
❤️
Tom Walsh
April 13, 2021 at 2:32 am
So sorry for your loss Betty. Mug sympathy for you and all your family.
Lula James
April 12, 2021 at 12:49 pm
Rest In Peace “Dana” praying for you and your family.
Delicia
April 12, 2021 at 12:10 am
My deepest sympathy for his family. I know you will miss him.
Thoughts, prayers and comfort for you.
Delicia
Joyce Murphy
April 11, 2021 at 2:38 pm
Betty, Richard Jr., Rebecca and Ashley.
Mike and I send our prayers and thoughts at this time as Dana’s journey on earth is over. I will take with me his kindness he gave my brother and what he actually taught me. May you all feel God’s hands holding each of you in his hands at this time. Sincerly the Murphy’s
Joyce Murphy
April 11, 2021 at 9:34 am
Our prayer are with the family. His life’s journey is over. May God’s healing hands give peace and comfort at this time . Our sincerest condolences. Mike and Joyce Murphy
Taylor Thornton
April 11, 2021 at 1:20 am
Paw-paw Dana. You will be so missed. We know you’re in a better place now. We love you! ❤️
Franklin and Debra Hinton
April 10, 2021 at 9:02 pm
Betty so sorry to hear about the lost of your husband. May GOD comfort you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Susan Beach
April 10, 2021 at 2:20 am
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this dark time. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy walock
April 10, 2021 at 1:56 am
What a wonderful friend and always a blessing. Blessed to have had you in our life.
Fran Guerin
April 10, 2021 at 1:36 am
I have so many wonderful memories of Dana. If you needed help, he was always there. No more suffering Dana. Be free and soar like an eagle!
Patty Collins
April 10, 2021 at 12:24 am
Terry and Patty Collins
Gone from our sight but not from our heart.
Love you all.
Ella Vanve
April 10, 2021 at 12:22 am
Ella Vance
Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our heart.
Terry G Collins
April 10, 2021 at 12:17 am
Terry and Patty Collins
You are now gone from our sight,but not from our hearts
Jacqueline Armstrong
April 9, 2021 at 10:16 pm
May you have peace and God’s love.
With our prayers, Jacqueline and Cathron Armstrong
Sandy Scallan
April 9, 2021 at 7:46 pm
Sending 🙏🏻🙏🏻 prayers to you and your families at this time of sorrow. He is now in God’s loving embrace; and we hope this will comfort you.
Sandy and Steve Scallan
Jay Knox
April 9, 2021 at 6:23 pm
Some time ago I visited with Dana, all he wanted to talk about was his children and grandchildren. You should know that he was so very proud of you all and loved you all very much. He was truly a genuinely good person and we will all miss him. My old friend I will see you in heaven some day. Jay
Peggy Adcox Miller
April 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm
God bless my Bro. So many were waiting for you on the other side. Love and prayers for all the family.
It’s not a “good bye” but ” see ya soon”…
Gretchen Zufall
April 9, 2021 at 2:35 pm
Beautifully written, Ashley. I miss him.
Betty Magee
April 9, 2021 at 2:17 pm
My darling husband,
It was a long happy and troubled journey for us. We stayed together under God’s faith and love for us. I am glad you are not suffering anymore and your soul is with our Heavenly Father.
I love you forever.
Your wife,
Betty
Gretchen Zufall
April 9, 2021 at 9:24 pm
❤️