Gene was a retired furniture repairman and had worked with Gene’s Salvage for over 12 years. He was a longtime member of East Chattanooga Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Wanda Lea Jacobs; mother, Lema Harris; siblings, Raymond Jacobs and Kathleen DeBord.
Gene is survived by his daughters, Janet Camden, and Charlene Jacobs; grandchildren, Corinne Camden and Kristen (Matt) Estes; great grandchildren, Camden, Jackson and Morgan; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) on Saturday, January 16, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12 pm on Saturday at the North Chapel with Brother Bill Stokes officiating. Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
If you aren’t comfortable in attending the service you may join us live for the service at https://www.facebook.com/chattanooganorthchapel/
We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks at all times, and all CDC measures be followed at the funeral home and cemetery.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
