Gene Allen Towns

Gene graduated from South Side High School in 1951. He proudly served his country and was a Korean War Army Veteran. He continued to serve the Fort Wayne Community as a Police Officer for 20 years, retiring from the department in 1974. After retirement, he worked as a Special Investigator for the prosecuting attorney for 5 years. Gene continued serving his community as the Head of Lutheran Hospital Safety and Security for 12 years. He was a member of Life Community Church, and a proud member and supporter of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jackie Towns of Markle, IN; daughters, Kristine (Steve) Kingsley, Cynthia (Dick) Limburg, both of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Patricia Kocks; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James Kocks.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Monday, May 9, 2022, at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also take place from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Markle Cemetery, Markle, Indiana.

Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to the FOP. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Gene's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com