Gene A. Slevin

1941 - 2024

Gene A. Slevin, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Willows of Shelbyville.

Born February 15, 1941 in Edinburgh, he was the son of Walter E. Slevin and Clarrilla M. (Snapp) Slevin. He married Mary E. (Sheffer) Slevin on May 3, 1980, and she preceded him on April 20, 2022.

Survivors include 10 children- William "Allen" Slevin (Tammy) of Shelbyville, Stephen Slevin (Laura) of New Braunfels, Texas, Amanda Carleton ( Harlan) of Driftwood, Texas, Gene Slevin (Farrah) of Liberty Hill, Texas, Iris Bachman (Solomon) of Austin, Texas, Valeria Slevin (David Boling) of Pace, Florida, Dustin Slevin (Cassi) of Pace, Florida, Ryan Slevin (Erin) of Franklin, Mike Deater (Lori) of Edinburgh, Wendy Hartwell (Jeff) of Shelbyville; a sister Donna L. Warner of Shelbyville; 25 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, stepfather James Sanford, brother Robert Dale Slevin, sister Dora L. Ballenger, and step brother Tim Sanford.

Mr. Slevin had lived in this area for most of his lifetime, and was a member of Lewis Creek Wesleyan Church. He had been a truck driver for several different trucking companies, retiring after over 45 years of service.

Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing, dearly loved his dog "Mac", and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. David Gates officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lewis Creek Wesleyan Church or OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorge andson.com.