Gene was a man whose love for his family was at the center of everything that he did. He was known for his warm smile, his quick wit and the kind of laugh that could fill a room and lift the spirits of everyone around him. Whether it was sharing a joke at family movie night or swapping stories with fellow campers at a national park, Gene had a gift for making people feel at home. As a dad, he found immense joy in spending time laughing and playing with his two sons, Gene and Nick.
An avid camper, Gene found joy and peace in the great outdoors. Some of his most cherished memories were made under the stars with his wife, Sandy, at the beach, and all across the country throughout the national parks. These adventures were not just hobbies but where he felt the most alive and connected to the world. This trip returned him to his youth when a similar journey with his mother, father, and sisters inspired him to recreate the adventure.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Smith Jung; his children, Eugene Adam (Kathryn) Jung and Nicholas Anthony Jung; two step sons, Josh (Jennifer) Aslinger and Travis (Lauren) Dunn; three beloved grandchildren, Harlyn Cate Jung, August Henry Jung, and Jack Everett Jung; four loving sisters, Patricia Malia (Jack) Miller, Christine (Robert) Rodman, Marlene (Ron) Biava, and Heidi Nitka. Though he has left this world, the laughter, love, and memories that he gave us will live on in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, the National Park Association, or that you honor his memory by sharing a laugh with someone you love – preferably around a campfire. Links are down below.
A visitation for Gene will be held Monday, August 11, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home – North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Celebration of Life Service will follow starting at 7:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Crim officiating.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153 Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
