March 5, 1932 — Nov. 11, 2014

William C. Loux, Sr., 82, of Vandalia, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in Riverview Manor, Three Rivers.

William was born March 5, 1932 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Russell and Marjorie (Townsend) Loux. He married Elsie Ann Knight Feb. 4, 1956, in Cassopolis, Michigan. She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Loux; and two step sisters, Winona Whitlock and Janyce Sorbello.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was best known in Cassopolis as Bill the Barber. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and swimming. Bill was a great family man. He loved people and had a tremendous number of friends.

William will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of over fifty eight years, Elsie (Knight) Loux of Vandalia; two sons, William (Susan) Loux II of Cassopolis, Mark Loux of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Julia (Marcus) Curran of Vermont, William Loux III of Chicago, Samantha Loux of Detroit, Tyler Loux of Fort Worth; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Curran; one step sister, Phyllis Windsor of Goshen; one sister in law, Bonnie Loux of Cassopolis; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, from noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. in Cassopolis United Methodist Church, 209 South Rowland Street, Cassopolis with the Reverend Benjamin David Hutchison officiating. Mr. Loux’ remains will be laid to rest in Oakdale Cemetery, Vandalia.

The family prefers contributions be made in William’s memory to the Penn Township Fire Department, 60717 South Main Street, Vandalia, Michigan 49095, or the Cass County Council on Aging, Post Office Box 5, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.