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Larney Eugene "Gene" Wesley Jr.
1947 - 2018
Larney Eugene "Gene" Wesley Jr.
1947 - 2018
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Larney Wesley Obituary
Mr. Larney Eugene "Gene" Wesley Jr. passed away after his short but courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Baptist Health of Louisville. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 11, 1947 to Larney Eugene Sr. and Margaret Hortense Wesley. Gene received his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville and in 1986 received his MBA from there as well. He proudly served his country in the Army Reserve for six years and spent many years working as a vice president of CoBank.
Gene leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 30 years, Anita Wood Wesley; daughters, Christi Michelle Harper and Melissa Wesley Ruwe (Brian); son, Alex M. Wesley; brothers, Dan Wesley (Dee) and Tim Wesley (Teena); grandchildren, Caitlynn Harper, Madisynn Harper, Emmalynn Vanmeter, Michael Huston Embry, Aspynn Dunaway, Masin Callis, Cameron Barrick; 3 great grandchildren; and good friend, Mike Mathews.
He is preceded in passing by his parents and his daughter, Lori Dawn Colucci.
A visitation will be held from 12 to 5 PM on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Arch L. Heady Funeral Home at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. Louisville, Ky. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the funeral home with committal service to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of customary expressions the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #104, Louisville, KY, 40223 or www.cancer.org.
Online condolences may be left at www.archlheadywestport.com.
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Melissa Wesley-Ruwe
February 10, 2021
It's been three years Pop. It doesn't get easier and it doesn't seem possible that you are really gone. I still look for you in Cardinals, yellow butterflies, and in my dreams. I can still hear your voice and see your smile in my memories. You are still so missed and still thought about every single day. Help us heal Dad. I know you are somehow still with us. I love you.
Melissa Wesley-Ruwe
April 20, 2018
Never a day goes by Dad that I don't think of you and miss you terribly. You were my rock and my hero. I trusted you with my life and could count on you for anything. Thank you for all my amazing memories and all you taught me. I will see you again one day. For now, I hold you close to my heart and memory. Love you Dad.
Edwin Moore
February 6, 2018
Hello Anita and Alex. This message is from Edwin & Joyce Moore in Pulaski, TN. We we sorry to hear about Gene. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed working with him at CoBank. I think the last time I talked to Gene was at one of the Farm Credit Christmas luncheons. I will always remember the time he pitched me the keys to his red Corvette and told me to take my then 14 year old son for a ride. Eric is now 40. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Jon Drouin
February 5, 2018
Anita, our prayers are with you and your family.
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Todd & Rose Mary Beckwith
February 4, 2018
Anita, Alex and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gene was a good man, caring and always with a smile. He was a mentor to me and many others. God be with you through this journey.
Keith Quarles
February 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Gene was a great man but he is in good hands and didn't have to suffer with this horrible disease very long.Let's just remember the memories that put a smile on your face.
Mitch & Karen Day
February 3, 2018
Deepest of sympathies to Anita, Alex and all other family and friends impacted by Gene's passing. May the love and strength of family and friends carry you through this most challenging time.
Brad & Brenda Wood
February 3, 2018
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you Anita, Alex and the entire Wesley clan. We are grateful God took him quickly so there was no prolonged suffering. May you feel God's comfort and grace at this time.
Shelli Hadley (Simon)
February 3, 2018
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Gene was one if the nicest, most caring people I've ever known, and I am lucky enough to call him family. Anita, Alex, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Your family in Michigan loves you!! He will be dearly missed.
Debbie and Lynn Jones
February 3, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to Anita, Alex, and the entire extended family.
February 3, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
Linda Wood
February 2, 2018
My heart goes out to all of Gene's relatives listed above. I know that you are going to miss him more than we can imagine because I already do. Gene, you were a good man, and I will never forget all the painting that I did for you in those countless rental houses! And cleaning for you guys and you would come inside from cutting grass, dropping clippings all over the place! So many things I can reflect back on. Thank God for memories and thank God that you lived and touched so many lives. I will truly miss you.
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