Richard Dana Magee

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.

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