Eugene Ray Hackworth
Eugene Ray Hackworth
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He was retired as a food inspector with the State of Virginia. He also worked as a barber in Moneta and Huddleston for many years and sold real estate. He was a 60 year member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge #244, and enjoyed gardening and was a master gardener.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Phyllis Goode Hackworth; his daughters, Melissa Goad (Keith), Annette Saunders (Ray); his grandsons, Caleb Brown, Connor Goad; his great granddaughter, Emily Brown; a special cousin, Bob Goode and numerous nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a funeral will follow at 2 PM in the chapel with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford
1140 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, VA 24523
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