Gene Head

 

 

 

Fair Play – Howard “Gene” Eugene Head Jr., 75, of Fair Play, passed away, Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at AnMed Heath Medical Center.

 

Born in the Madison community, he was the son of the late Howard Eugene Sr. and Frances Duke Head. Gene was retired from Duke Energy as a Planner having worked 30 years, was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Era, a member of the Fair Play Masonic Lodge #132 and was a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church. Gene was an excellent cook who loved cooking for his family.

 

Survivors include brothers, Reginald Head of Newry, Ronnie Head (Margaret) of Fair Play, Michael Head (Susan) of Fair Play, and Thomas Head (Patsy) of Fair Play; sisters, Elaine Ramey (Don) of Westminster, Carol Black (Frank) of Seneca; and several nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to Gene’s parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Scotty Head; and a brother Larry Head.

 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at the Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.  Due to the covid pandemic, Gene will lie in state Friday, September 18th, 2020 from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM at Sandifer Funeral Home. The family will have a formal visitation Saturday, September 19th, 2020, 10:00 AM -11:00 AM prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Memorials in Gene’s memory can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.