Duggins and Gertrude Jackson Gragg.
Gene will be remembered for his love of all things antiques. From cars to clocks, he spent his free time completing restorations and teaching those around him his best handyman tricks.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Pat; his daughter Melinda; his siblings Ken, Patricia, and Jackie; and his grandchildren Ashley and Ethan.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home, 522 Wilkesboro Blvd Se, Lenoir, North Carolina.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the Duggins family.