Gene was born in Charlotte on August 30, 1939 to the late Brevard D and Nan Baker McKay. He grew up in Pageland, SC. Gene graduated from high school in Asheville.
He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and Army. He served for four years in the Air Force and then went on to retire from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. Gene retired from Lockheed Martin and moved to Winston Salem.
Gene is survived by his wife, Nancy Horton McKay, 2 children, 3 stepchildren, 2 sisters, a nephew, and their families.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 2pm at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 1200 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, with Pastor Jeff Sockwell officiating. Gene will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Crisis Control Ministries, 200 E 10th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.frankvoglerandsonsclemmons.com.
