Stanley Eugene ‘Gene’ Earwood, age 84, of Gallipolis, died Thursday afternoon June 21, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his wife and family. Born November 16, 1922 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late John A. and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ward Earwood. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 4 brothers and 1 sister. He attended Gallia Academy High School, Gene was a World War II Navy Veteran, having been awarded a Purple Heart along with several other ribbons for his service in the European Theater.
After returning to Gallipolis, Gene worked at and retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center after 31 years of service.
During his time in service he met Margaret ‘Lucy’ Jackson, a Navy Department employee in Washington DC. And later On December 8, 1945 they were married in Rockville, Maryland. In addition to his wife of 61 years, Lucy Earwood, he is survived by his 2 cats, Squirt and Tiger, and his special caregiver, Peggy Wood, who was like a daughter to him.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Monday June 25, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastors Gene Harmon, Bob Fulton, and Ruth Ann Fellure officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-8 PM.
Gene will be greatly missed by his loving family and all his friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made either to the Lifeline program at Holzer Medical Center or to Holzer Hospice 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH. 45631
Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
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