XENIA — Eugene "Gene" Pagett, 92, of Xenia, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1930, in Greene County, Ohio, the son of Roger and Clara Irene Peterson Pagett. He was a member of Eleazer United Methodist Church, a 1948 graduate of Xenia Central High School, and was a lifelong Greene County dairy farmer. He is survived by his children, Kathy Jo (Dr. James) Smith, Denise Irene Pagett, Rocky E. Pagett, and Barry W. (Shari) Pagett, all of Xenia, three grandchildren, Telcie (Michael) Pincelli, Rochester, NY, J.T. (Kali) Smith, and Laura (Jason) Carter, of Xenia, five great-grandchildren, a brother, Hugh Pagett, a niece, Lisa (James) Hale, and nephew, Keith (Brandi) Pagett, all of Xenia, great-nieces, and by many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara Jean Pagett, on July 22, 2019, and by a daughter, Debra Jean Pagett-Gleason. Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com.
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Bob Geyer
July 1, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Pagett family On your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Geyer
Leesburg, FL
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Lora Marshall Walker
June 28, 2023
I knew Denise and Rocky in Xenia High School. Sorry to say I never met your parents. It takes great parents to raise such nice children. They must have been pretty good parents. I hope you have a lifetime of wonderful memories of your parents. Sincerely, Lora Marshall Walker XHS Class of 1977.
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