Friends may join the family to honor his life and legacy at Morris Funeral Home located at 160 Railroad Avenue West, Cowen WV, 26206, on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM and Friday, October 29th, 2021 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM, at which time a memorial service will be led by family friend, Larry Lovely, followed by final rest and interment at Mills Mountain Cemetery.  Personal condolences and other symbolic gestures for the family may be offered at https://www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to Gene’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in Memphis, TN by visiting www.stjude.org.