Gene McElhannon, 87, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 21st 2021. Mr. McElhannon is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn McElhannon of Olive Branch, MS; daughter, Cathy Miller of Middleton, TN; daughter, Brenda Herbert of Olive Branch, MS; son, Gary McElhannon (Saundra) of Hernando, MS; son, Greg McElhannon of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren: Dawn Goksel of Seymour, TN; Brandon Perry of Middleton, TN; Brad McElhannon of Hernando, TN; Jennifer Herbert Starkville, MS; Andy McElhannon of Memphis, TN; Julie Metrolis of Oxford, MS; Clay McElhannon of Hermitage, TN; and Kyle McElhannon of Mt. Juliet, TN; and great-grandchildren: Brayden, Carson, Mateland, Pilot, Presley, Kailey, and Alyssa. Gene attended Longview Heights Baptist Church with his wife for the last 20 years. He retired from ABF trucking line out of Arkansas. In his free time, he enjoyed watching stock car races, attending all of his grandkids races and baseball games, and working on cars. He also loved old cars and spent a lot of time at Watkins Body Shop after his retirement. He was a member of the Mustang Club for many years. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Longview Heights on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 10-11 am with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. A committal service will be held at Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Longview Heights Baptist Church.
