He was born in Houston, Texas on January 3, 1945 and graduated from South Houston High School.
He was married to Donna Lynn Bowles on April 6, 1962.
Gene worked in the boiler industry his whole career for numerous companies, including his own and had a passion for saltwater fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lynn Bowles.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Bowles and Stephanie Wooddell, son-in-law Chris Wooddell; grandchildren Mackenzie Wooddell and Ty Wooddell; sister Caulene Hall; a niece and numerous nephews; and devoted friend Karen Meeks.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in the chapel of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384.