Gene Ray Schofield

Gene Schofield, a cherished family man passed away from heart failure on December 14, 2023 at the age of 89 in Springfield Missouri
Born on August 29, 1934 in Bushyhead,Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of the Late Ulys and Mabel Schofield. He was predeceased in death by his brothers, Donald, and Robert Schofield.
His earlier years in Isabella Missouri were filled with the warmth of family life, and he carried these values throughout his Existence.
Gene graduated in 1953 from Gainesville high school in Missouri laying the foundation for a future of hard work and achievement.
Upon graduation Gene moved to Kansas where he began a career in the automotive and aircraft industries. And married Netta with whom He welcomed three children into the world.
Kenneth Schofield, married to Kris, Annette Schofield Graham married to David and Darrell Schofield married to Carla.
In the mid-1970s Genes family grew with the addition of his stepson Ty Ingram during his loving marriage of 47 years to Phyllis Schofield together they created a home filled with love laughter and enduring memories.
He translationed his career to construction industry as a construction superintendent. He was admired for his integrity, and the skill with which he managed his projects. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting,fishing,boating and soon. mastered water skiing, and would show off with trick skis and barefoot skiing.
Retirement provided him with the opportunity to return to the land where he found Joy in working the farm. bushhogging, planting food plots, and being one with nature
Genes life was a testament to the simple pleasures of family hard work and the great outdoors. His warm smile will be dearly missed.
While Genes passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him his story is one of a life well lived, and he will be remembered with fondness and respect as we honor his memory.