Crowell "Gene" Spivey

“Gene” was born on July 20, 1924 in Whiteville North Carolina, he was a veteran of World War II Patton’s Third Army.

He was the owner of the Jiffy Grill and the Chic-Chic Drive-In. During his later years, he was a sales associate with Schaeffer Buick.

He was an active member of the Lions Club, a member of the Admiral Club of the USS North Carolina and a longtime member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris B. Spivey of the home, and four sons, Douglas Spivey and wife Jane of Texas, Wayne Spivey and wife Teresa of Wilmington, Darrell Spivey and wife Donna of Florida, Keith Spivey and wife Jami of Wilmington; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy English of Wilmington and Mildred Grossach of Florida.

A Visitation will be held Thursday May 28, 2015 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Dr.

from 6-8pm.

A graveside service will be held on Friday May 29, 2015 at Greenlawn Memorial Park at 1:00pm with Military Honors to follow.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com