Born December 21, 1963 in Amherst County, he was the son of Margaret Dudley Cyrus of Madison Heights and the late Preston Eugene Cyrus, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Allen Cyrus and a sister, Pamela Cyrus Farris. Gene was a security guard with Framatome.
In addition to his wife and mother, Gene is survived by two daughters, Leslie Anna Cyrus and Deborah Lynn Cyrus, both of Madison Heights; a sister-in-law, Kristine Cyrus of Huddleston and two grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2022 at Meade Cemetery, in Madison Heights with Pastor David Turner officiating.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Heart Association or a local Humane Society.
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Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.