He was born on December 28, 1928 in Cutshin, KY to Arthur and Lillian (Lewis) Maggard. On July 8, 1966, Gene married Darlene Hall. She passed away on August 25, 2000. Gene worked at AK Steel for more than 40 years before retiring in 1994. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In his spare time, Gene enjoyed fishing and gardening. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Gene is survived by his children, Valerie C. Hall, Michael (Terri) Maggard, Jeffery (Mindy) Maggard, and Kari (Rodney) Randall; grandchildren, Brandi, Amanda, Kyle, Clayton, Brandon, Brittany, Bethany, Bradley, Benjamin, Kaitlyn, and Zachary; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, Sadie Mae. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years; his great-grandson, Easton Gene Maggard; and his parents. Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton. Funeral service will follow at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Hickory Flat Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242.