Gene Carrington – Cisne

GENE CARRINGTON, 89, of Cisne, passed away on September 23, 2018, at his home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

 

Gene was born on April 22, 1929, in Charters, KY,  to Edward and Mary (Zorns) Carrington.

 

Gene attended high school at Maysville Kentucky Highschool,  and later educated at Harvard Business College, Missouri School of Mines, and Southern Illinois University. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He ranched in Texas and was a Rodeo Bronco Rider. He was a member of the National Black Angus Association. He worked for Pittsburg Plate Class Co. (PPG) as a chemist and sales representative. He held lifetime memberships with the VFW and American Legion.

 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly; daughter, Risé (Bryan) Whitworth of Cisne; grandson, Thor Whitworth of Cisne; three sisters, Peggy Scott of South Carolina, Violet “Bambi” Carrington of Olney, and Patty (Toye) Heape of Tennessee; and sister-in-law, Helen Carrington of North Carolina.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings, Glen Carrington, Guy (Anna Marie) Carrington, Olive Carrington, Juanita Carrington, and Judy Hardin; and brother-in-law, Walter Scott.

 

In keeping with the family’s wishes, services will remain private.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Red Cloud Indian School.

 

Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home of Cisne is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.