Gene was born in Houston, Texas on December 22,1951 to parents Clayton Reeves and Elsie Wenckens.
He attended Smiley High School in Houston, Texas. On September 5, 1987, he married the love of his life, Karen Pomonis. The two were happily married for 38 years and have 2 children, Misti Campbell and Andy Rhodes. Gene is also the very proud "Peepaw" to his grandsons Cody, Michael and Joey Campbell and now to his great grandchildren Kenny and Abigail Campbell. A true family man, he loved spending time with them.
Gene was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army who proudly served his country in Desert Storm. Gene enjoyed a successful career as a mechanic. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus where he fulfilled his passion to serve others as Sir Knight, Grand Knight, and Financial Secretary. He was also a dedicated fan of the Houston Texans.
Gene was preceded in death by father Johnny Pomonis, brother Sidney Pomonis, sister Beryl Lucia, niece Joy Castro, grandmother Annie Bell Wenckens, and grandfather Oscar Wenckens. He is survived by his beloved wife Karen Pomonis, mother Elsie Pomonis, daughter Misti Campbell, son Andy Rhodes, sisters Bobbie Flower, Barbara Crowe and Elsie Castro, brother Garry Pomonis, grandsons Cody, Michael and Joey Campbell, great grandchildren Kenny and Abigail Campbell, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are Herby Campbell, Cody Campbell, Michael Campbell, Joey Campbell, Anthony Lucia, and Sidney Pomonis, Jr.
A visitation for Gene will be held Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384 A rosary will take place that evening from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sts. Simon And Jude Catholic Parish, 26777 Glen Loch Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381 with a catered reception to immediately follow.
