Memorial services for former Collin College board member David Hammel will be held July 12.[/caption]

David Hammel, who served both Collin College and the Collin College Foundation with distinction, has died. The long-time resident and former mayor of Parker passed away peacefully on July 2. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. July 12 at the Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, with a reception to follow.

Hammel was elected to Place 1 of the Collin College Board of Trustees in May 2004, where he served for six years. He also served on the Collin College Foundation Board of Directors for 10 years.

Both he and wife Genie contributed to student scholarships and established the Dr. David and Mrs. Genie Hammel Endowed Scholarship Fund, which has provided full scholarships for dozens of students.

Hammel received his bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Arizona, and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force. He worked for Kennecott Copper Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Morrison-Knudsen, in Boise, Idaho, before moving to Texas where he worked for Phillips Coal Company and retired after 20 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Collin College Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association.