Funeral services are set for Friday for a former Greencastle fire chief.

Bill Newgent was 54 when he passed away Friday. He was a 1988 graduate of Greencastle High School.

Bill Newgent retired in 2016 after 23 years with the Greencastle Fire Department in 2016, 16 years as the Fire Chief. Prior to becoming a full time fireman, he volunteered at both the Madison Township Fire Department and the Greencastle Fire Department.

Newgent was also a part of Task Force 7 incident command team. He was a member and past president of the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and a board member for Hoosier Burn Camp for several years.

Newgent owned and operated JTN Services and JTN Outdoor Power.

Newgent also served in several other capacities including as President of Putnam County Airport Board, President of Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Merit Board and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 27, at the Greencastle Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Union Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church with a past and present Firefighters Walk Thru to be held at 6:00 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hoosier Burn Camp or Greencastle Professional Firefighters Union #5125.