Savannah-Mr. Eugene "Gene" Mixon, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Gene was born in Pulaski, GA to the late Austin & Maggie Ellen Mixon. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Harold & Betty Mixon, L.B. & Wilma Mixon, and Lehmon Mixon; two sisters, Carolyn Turner and Abbey Pearl Mixon, and a brother-in-law, Gerald Boykin. He retired from Union Camp and later Budget Rental Car.
Survivors include his sister, Margie Mixon Boykin; brother-in-law, Carlos Turner, and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Nancy Thompson and Dr. John Northup for the special care that they gave to Gene.
Family and friends are invited for a family meal from 12 until 2 p.m. at Geoghagans house located at 1041 Hwy. 30 in Port Wentworth.
The visitation and viewing will be from 2:30 until 3 p.m. on Friday at Effingham Memorial Gardens Cemetery located at 880 Hwy 119 South, between Springfield and Guyton. The graveside funeral and burial will follow at 3 p.m.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – (912) 748-2444