SUPPLY — Eugene O’Neil “Gene” Rich, 75, received his wings at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.
He was born Oct. 24, 1944, in New Hanover County. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Vietnam War. Gene was a man with a big heart. He loved his family and had a soft spot for children and animals. Gene enjoyed collecting diecast metal cars and old western movies. Elvis was a favorite artist of Gene’s; he loved to hear him sing.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Alma Woodcock Rich; brothers, Larry Glisson and Buddy Rich; sister, Yvonne Register; and great-grandson, Braden Duncan.
Survivors include loving wife of 32 years, Carol Rich; daughters, Pamela Myatt, Alma Joyce, JoAnn Cavenaugh and Cheryl Sheppard; stepdaughter, Regina Powers; stepson, Daniel Long; and seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at White Funeral and Cremation Service, Bolivia Chapel. Graveside services will follow in Galloway Memorial Cemetery West. Pallbearers will be Wayne Brown, Jeffrey Sellers, Chris Robinson, Clay McIntyre, Byron Cavenaugh and Gregory Cavenaugh. Services may be viewed beginning at 1 p.m. via White Funeral & Cremation Service’s Facebook page.
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