Floyd Charles Engel went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2015. He was born December 5, 1926 to Walter and Martha Engel in Weimar, Texas, where he lived and attended Weimar High School until age 15. Floyd and his parents moved to Rosenberg, Texas on April 21, 1941, where attended Rosenberg High School until 1944.

Floyd was drafted into the United States Army in March of 1945 and served with the 3159th Signal Service Battalion stationed in Yokohama, Japan from 1945 to 1946 to restore communications infrastructure to that country after World War II. He attained the rank of Technical Sergeant, and received the Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon, Meritorious Unit award, and the Victory ribbon.

After his military service, Floyd returned to the Rosenberg area and met Mildred Wilson in 1947. They were married on April 16, 1948. He returned to work for Houston Lighting and Power Company, where he was employed for over 42 years at the Fort Bend Service Center and retired in April 1987.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Martha.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mildred Ellen Wilson Engel; two sons, Kenneth and his wife Heidi, and grandchildren Summer and Forest of Richmond, Texas; and Curtis and his wife Kelly, and grandchildren Kelsey and Wilson, of Needville, Texas.

Floyd enjoyed serving as a volunteer fireman for 32 years in the Rosenberg Fire Department. He was also an active member and long-time deacon of First Baptist Church in Rosenberg. He loved traveling, being outdoors, listening to bluegrass, playing his guitar and fiddle, and spending time with his family.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff and Richmond Health Care Center and Hospice Plus.

Funeral services are set for 10 AM Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. with burial following in Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX.

Visitation will be 5 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Forest Engel, Wilson Engel, Loyd Engel, Earl Welch, Lloyd Engelhardt, and Dennis Keprta.

Memorials may be given in his memory to First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Condolence messages may be written for the Engel family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.