Gene Austin Tabb,Sr., 83, of Kingsland, Texas passed away March 6, 2014. He was the son of Albert Thaddeus and Ruby (Morgan) Tabb, born on April 27, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma.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
Read More