Warren Eugene (Gene) Small, age 72, born July 31, 1947, in Paintsville, KY. He died May 21, 2020, after a two year battle with cancer.
Gene was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Central High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin University.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966, 46 Com, Strategic Air Command.
After the Air Force, he was a Store Manager for Big Bear Grocery in Ohio. He transferred to Boogarts of Boca Raton, FL, and settled in Huntsville as a manager for Lucky’s. He worked as a grocery sales representative with Crossmark Sales until his retirement.
He coached Little League and soccer at Lakewood Park.
His hobbies were vacations at the beach, watching his grandsons play sports and fishing with them. He also loved a trip to a Casino. He enjoyed a good time.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vicki; son, Aaron; grandsons, Dylan and Austin; son, David (Michelle); grandsons, Reilly, Conner, Miller and Hank; sister, Dianna McBride (Steve); nephew, Jeremy McBride (Andrea); great-nephew, Andrew; brother, Clifton Small (Cathy); niece, Ashley Small; nephew, Brent Small (Heather); great nephew, Beckett; and great niece Quinn Marie.
He was preceded in death by his father Warren G. Small, and his mother Margaret Small.
Visitation will be on Sat., May 30, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Berryhill Funeral Home. Burial will be at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Salvation Army.
