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Gene Anderson Obituary
GENE RAY ANDERSON II, 72, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1951, in Charleston, WV, to Gene Ray Anderson and Jaqueline Hundley Anderson. Gene was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Carol Parsons Anderson of Palm Coast, FL; his son David (wife Rosanna) Anderson of Manassas, VA; his daughter Helen (husband Paul) Wiley of Harts, WV; his four grandchildren, Gabriel, Anthony, Isaac, and Cecile Wiley; his sister Ronda Salisbury of Austin, TX; nephew Brian Salisbury; and niece Melanie Galloway.
Gene attended South Charleston schools and graduated from Greenbrier Military School Class of 1969. After his education, he dedicated himself to a career at Union Carbide, where he worked until his retirement. Outside of his professional life, Gene had a passion for cars and motor sports. He was a lifelong enthusiast and a proud member of the Southern West Virginia Region SCCA. Gene's love for speed and competition brought him great joy throughout his life.
Gene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston. A Celebration of Life will be held privately this spring. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made in Gene's memory to the SCCA Foundation (https://sccafoundation.org/).
Gene Ray Anderson II will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
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for Gene Anderson
Tom Titus
November 16, 2024
Miss you my friend. Hope you enjoyed your celebration earlier in the year.
Tom Titus
August 17, 2024
What a glorious celebration was had at Coonskin to celebrate your life & friendship. Peace my friend. .... Tom & Sharon
Sascha Kästner
August 16, 2024
I met Gene in 1997 when I was an Exchangestudent in WV and went to school with his son David.
He and his family were the kindest and nicest people I meet during my time spend in the USA.
Because I am really bad at staying in touch I was surching for David I learned that he had passed away.
I hope he keeped enjoying driving manuel cars and doing trips into the nature.
Thank you for forging so of my best memories!
Dana Mather
November 25, 2023
I didn't know Gene Ray for many years, but I loved bringing his Aunt Helen to visit with him and Carol for meals and memories at their home in Florida.
Dan Hatchell
November 24, 2023
My heart goes out to you and yours. D
Herbie Harris
November 23, 2023
Worked with Gene pipe fitters at Union Carbide. He was a great guy to work with. Herbie Harris
Tom Titus
November 23, 2023
Gene and I go way back to the neighborhood of Tremont St & later as youth advisors with Carol & a great group of advisors who had a lot of fun together at Presby South Charleston. Peace & love to you & Carol. Tom & Sharon
Rick and Kelly Justice
November 22, 2023
To Carol, Helen and David and family, we were so sorry to hear of Gene passing this week. You all are in our prayers
Gloria James Richmond
November 22, 2023
I enjoyed working with Gene at Union Carbide. He always treated me with respect. Prayers are going up for your family.
Donna Johnson
November 22, 2023
Gene was a good man and a hard worker. I am proud to say I worked with him in the T&I Department for several years.
My sympathy and prayers for his loved ones.
Debbie Hundley Stowers
November 22, 2023
Carol and family...im so sorry to read off Gene Rays passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
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