William Irvin Engel, age 79, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at The TN State Veteran’s Home in Clarksville.
William was born May 1, 1944, in Bayshore, NY to the late William Alfred Engel and Grace Elizabeth Chichester.
William is survived by his wife, Gertraud Skowron Engel, daughter, Sandra D. (Phillip) Tango, son, Ronald W. (Stacy) Engel, sisters, Louise Smith and Linda (Larry) Hochheim, and grandchildren, Micaiah Engel, Joel Engel, and Amber Engel.
Mr. Engel served his country in the US Army for 20 years until retirement and continued to serve the community with the TN Correctional system in Nashville and the Montgomery County Sherriff’s Department until retirement. William’s hobbies and interests included bowling, golf, karaoke, and horses.
A memorial service will be held at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors. Viewing will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please consider a charitable donation to St. Jude of Memphis (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959) in Mr. Engel’s honor.