Eugene A. Partin

Eugene A. Partin, age 94, passed away on April 15, 2026. A native San Antonian, Eugene was born on October 15, 1931 to Arthur and Gladys Partin. He attended school in San Antonio and served a long and notable career in the civil service at Kelly Air Force Base. Eugene and his first wife, Marilyn had 3 children, son David Partin, and daughters Carole and Elaine. Widowed in 1991, Eugene continued to live on the southeast side of San Antonio. While a parishioner at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Eugene met another recent widow Margaret Ledwig. They married in October of 1992 and continued life together traveling and enjoying an extended family until her passing in December of 2024. Eugene gained 4 stepchildren, Margie Willingham (Joe), Robert Ledwig (Janie), Stephen Ledwig, and Tim Ledwig (Patty). He also enjoyed life as step-grandfather to several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eugene loved to rebuild old cars and trucks, go-karts and model airplanes. He was a part of a model airplane club for many years in San Antonio. Even in retirement, Eugene could be seen tinkering in his garage repairing various small engines, model airplanes and rebuilding cars and trucks from the ground up. He particularly loved classic VW Beetles, one of which he drove for many years, a 1965 bright yellow Bug.

Eugene is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Gladys, first wife Marilyn, son David Partin and second wife Margaret Ledwig Partin. He is survived by his daughters Carole and Elaine, stepdaughter Margie Willingham (Joe), stepsons Robert Ledwig (Janie), Stephen Ledwig, Tim Ledwig (Patty) and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff and employees of the Esplanade Gardens Assisted Living Community for their support and care of Eugene and Margaret during the last five years.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218 on April 27, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by a Funeral Service at Sunset Funeral Home from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Committal Service will take place at Mission Burial Park South 8GVM+26 San Antonio, Texas 78214 on April 27, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.