CLARENCE EUGENE “GENE” PEOPLES, age 79 of Trussville, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Esther Peoples; sons, Earnie Peoples (LaDonna) and Billy Peoples (Mary); step-children, Kristy Phillips (Scott), Gidget Russell (Gene) and Shane Gulledge (Tracy); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gene was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family will celebrate his life with visitation on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 1-2 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with his service beginning at 2:00. Burial will follow at Forest Crest Cemetery.