Gene A. Willison, age 67, passed away on February 14, 2020, in his home in Utica, Ohio, after a long venture with many health issues. He was born on March 11, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to the late Myron "Ned" and Doris Willison. As a graduate of Northridge High School class of 1970, he worked as a self-employed carpenter for 30+ years and a retired member of the Hartford Volunteer Fire Department. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool, playing cards, and helping out on his eldest daughter's farm. He also spent his free time gardening, canning, and spending time with his grandkids. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his youngest brother Erin. Survived by his daughters Krista (Roger) Raymond, Katie (Adam) Lear, Kasey (Brandon) Wetzel; Stepson Curt (Tiffany) Booher; Grandchildren Cameron, Kaden, Brody, Alexis, Audrey, AJ, Blane, Evan, Nathan, and Hannah; Siblings Mike (Brenda) Willison, Ronald (Janet) Willison and sister Lynn (Harry) Payton along with many nieces and nephews.