C. Eugene "Gene" Trivett

October 26, 2010

C. Eugene “Gene” Trivett

Conley Eugene “Gene” Trivett, 86, of Kingsport, passed away Monday (October 25, 2010) at Church Hill Health Care after an extended illness. Born in the White Top area of Washington County, VA, Gene was a US Army veteran having served in World War II in the European theatre. After retirement from United Cities Gas Company in 1976, Gene and his wife (Alma) founded and operated Central Heating Service until 2005. Gene was a 32nd degree Freemason and was a 50-year member of the Scottish Rite, VFW and American Legion organizations. Always on call to his customers, Gene was a hard-working man with a notorious sweet tooth.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Henderson Trivett; parents, Conley Colfax and Clara Blevins Trivett; and brothers, Raymond, Milton and Earnest. Survivors include three daughters; Sharon Carter and husband Wayne, Brenda Likens and husband Allen, Sandra Trivett; granddaughters, Melissa Graham and Lori Likens; grandsons, Chris and Cody Likens; special great-granddaughter Michaela Graham; brother, Justin Junior Trivett; special niece, Eleanor Severt, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 6-8 PM, at East Lawn Funeral Home. Masonic Services will follow at 8:00 PM with the Kingsport Masonic Lodge # 688 F and AM. Funeral services will follow with Reverend Richard Ratliff and Allen Likens, officiating.

Military graveside services will be conducted, Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM in East Lawn Memorial Park. Military services accorded by American Legion Color Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be sons-in-law, grandsons and nephews.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Church Hill Health Care for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone Street, Johnson City, and TN. 37604.

Please visit our website at www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence to the Trivett family. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve Gene Trivett’s family.