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Gene Tabb, Sr. Obituary
Gene proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a Registered Professional Engineer with the state of California. He also received a technician degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and worked in Civil Service for the United States Navy for 29 years. Earlier in his career, he had worked on the Saturn and Atlas missiles, and at Lockheed, Boeing, Hays International, and Airrink and taught math at Tulane University. Gene was a member of the American Legion, Good Sam Club, Elks, 4-wheel drive club, Escapee Camping club, N.A.R.F.E. and a Boy Scout leader. He traveled extensively all over the United States and in Central America. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, motor homing and rebuilding things.
Gene and Wanda have lived in many states including Oklahoma, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida and Texas during their married life.
Gene is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Tabb of Kingsland, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Gene Jr. and Dian Tabb of El Dorado Hills, California, David and Nancy Tabb of Kingsland, Texas; six grandchildren, Gene Tabb III and his wife Lisa, Noema Randolph and her husband Mark, Rachel Doucette and her husband Bryan, Braden Tabb and his wife Sarah, Brian Tabb and Andrea Tabb; and 5 ½ great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Priscilla Sears.
Visitations will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. at the Kingsland Community Church with services following at 10:00 A.M.. Rev. Dick West will officiate. Graveside services will follow at the Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet, Texas with Rev. Dick West and the Highland Lakes Honor Guard officiating. An online guest register may be signed at www.PutnamCares.com.
Funeral arrangements made by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639 (325)388-0008
Memories and Condolences
for Gene Tabb, Sr.
Jan and Skip Bennett
March 17, 2014
Wanda, we are so sorry to hear about Gene. I remember him as such a gentleman and hard worker. He always had a pleasant word to say and always did more than his share. You are both missed.
Barry and Clella Cravatt
March 13, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.
March 13, 2014
We met Gene and Wanda shortly after moving to Ridgecrest and we knew right away that they were the sort of folks that we would like to be friends with. Wanda, even though this is a great loss to you, you can carry on with your life. We will stop by whenever our travels brings us near. Dan & Carylin Larson
March 12, 2014
Gene was a great guy and we really missed him and Wanda when they moved to Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wanda and her family. He will be missed. Dick and Ellen Zurn
March 11, 2014
Noema and Mark Randolph are part of our family at Scitor Corporation in Chantilly Virginia. We wanted to send our sincere condolences to the Tabb family on the passing of Glenn Sr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick Slater
March 11, 2014
Gene was a fine friend and a very good man. His humor and wit made everyone happy to be around him. He had a talent for stirring the pot - in a good way - and will be fondly remembered by us all. You will be missed Gene.
Noel & Ellene Gravelle
March 11, 2014
We have known Gene and Wanda for over 40 years, through many 4 WD club outings and RV camping trips. Gene was always a great gentleman always willing to help anyone who required it. Our prayers go out to Wanda and her children, God Bless you. Gene will be missed.
Darlene Roy
March 11, 2014
As a neighbor, Gene will be truly missed as I could always look out the window and see him tinkering with something. Wanda, rest assured, I will watch for your light in the morning as you watch for mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Clyde & Inez Lebsock
March 10, 2014
We knew and loved Gene and Wanda for many years. We traveled with them on Good Sams, Elks and 4 wheel drive group outings He was a member of our once a week breakfast group of retired co-workers where all of the worlds problems were solved. Gene was a great guy and will be missed. God bless you Gene and Wanda
Ken & Juanita Dalpiaz
March 10, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
My wife and I enjoyed Gene through many wonderful times at the Ridgecrest Elks Lodge as well as with the Sidewinder RV Club. Wonderful gentle man with a great personality, one everyone enjoyed. God Bless you Gene, and take care of his Wanda and family.
Bob Noland
March 9, 2014
I have had the honor to be acquainted with Gene and Wanda through mutual membership in the RV Club of the Ridgecrest, California Elks, Lodge 1913. The acquaintance grew to friendship and a deep respect for the honor, integrity and love for their fellow human beings. Thank you Gene for many great memories, I will always cherish them.
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