Fred Eugene Gravett, of Attalla, formally from Dallas, Georgia, passed from this life on July 10, 2019. Gene graduated from Etowah High School in 1988. After graduation, he moved to Dallas, Georgia, where he lived for nearly 23 years. He spent the last five years of his life living in Attalla with his sister, Janice. Gene enjoyed camping, welding, roofing, collecting Hot Wheels cars and riding his bike collecting items he found along his way. He enjoyed riding bikes so much once he rode from Georgia all the way to Alabama. Gene also had a special love for Reba Mcentire. He loved telling the story of a time he got to see her in concert and ran straight up the to stage.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Juanita Gravett; and siblings, Ronnie Jacobs and Gary Lee Jacobs. He is survived by his siblings, Connie Hendricks, Malinda Wright, Joyce Winkles, Janice Carden, Denna Anderson, Kenneth Gravett, and Randall Gravett; along with many grandchildren who loved him dearly.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Dallas, Georgia.