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WEST COLUMBIA, SC - 1953 - 2023Gene Speer passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2023. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Gene was always Gene, never his given Harold, nor Eugene. He was a talented artist, a generous teacher, and a warm, deeply kind man. Gene loved making beautiful things...

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Marsha Clark

March 06, 2023

Dear Caroline and family -- I was saddened to learn of Gene's death, even though I had not seen him in over 50 years. We went to school together and were close at one time until life took us on different journeys. Just wanted to send my condolences and heartfelt sympathy. With warm regards because I knew him, Ted Coleman

Dr. Ted Coleman

February 26, 2023 | School

Shared space with Gene in the printmaking studio for a short while in the bottom of Sloan College; truly one of the most likable gentlemen, and a exemplar artist.

Ann Anrrich

February 22, 2023 | Work

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