Gene was born in Sarasota, FL Jan. 1st, 1931 and after a career in agriculture in California he moved to Beverly Hills in 1980. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Homosassa.
Gene is survived by his wife of 63 years Ronice Jackson of Beverly Hills; daughter and son-in-law Jean and Andy Harmon of Pine Ridge, FL; brothers in Christ Ray Cotton and Warren Bunts of Homosassa.
Celebration of Gene’s life will be held 1 pm, Friday, April 6 at the First Baptist Church of Homosassa.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O.Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Wilder Funeral Home assisting the family with private cremation arrangements. Condolence may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com