Plant City Observer

Obituary: William Boynton Magann, Sr.

William Boynton Magann Sr., 80, of Plant City, died Aug. 6, 2015.

Mr. Magann was a native of Plant City and the great-grandson of pioneer settler Wilbur Fiske Burts, the grandson of Robert Lee Sr. and Sarah Burts Magann, and the son of Robert Lee Jr. and Ruth Boyton Magann.

Mr. Magann was in banking and worked for Exchange National Bank of Tampa for 22 years, followed by 14 years at Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. He was a member and Elder at First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, University Club of Tampa and a former member of the Optimist Club of Tampa. With a passion for antiques, he and his business partner, the late McIntyre Hooper, conducted estate sales in the area and thoroughly enjoyed the many friends they met in this endeavor.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Collins Magann (Gina) and William Boynton Magann Jr. (Jennifer); grandchildren, Hunter Magann, Hannah Magann, Carson Magann, Collin Magann, Joseph Settle and Michael Settle; and great-grandson, Blake.

Mr. Magann was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 37 years, Carol Collins Magann; and brother, Robert Lee Magann III.

The family received friends  Sunday, Aug. 9, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. A funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 10, at the First Presbyterian Church in Plant City. A committal followed at the family plot in Oaklawn East Cemetery in Plant City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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