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years and then MEMC for 2 years before retiring in 1998

Gene was a natural born mechanic and enjoyed working on his own cars, building his own engines for his 1969 GMC Pickup Failing health prevented him from building the last engine to be installed in his truck That engine was built and installed by good friend Kenny Ferguson who preceded him in death He and his brother-in-law James Savage built and raced their own race cars in the early 1970s He also loved helping his son Todd build Pinewood Derby cars during Todd’s years in Scouts He was an avid fan of NASCAR and enjoyed going to races at TMS for a number of years

He instilled honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic in his children that they have passed down to their children He always supported his children’s activities in school, whether it be sports, scouts, or going to Camp Fire girls box lunch dinner with Tisha

He is survived by his wife Norma of the home, children, daughter Tisha Jean Taylor, and husband Brian of Van Alstyne, Texas, son and daughter-in-law Todd page 12