September 7, 2022

Eugene “Gene” James Eubanks, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at PBRMC in Poplar Bluff. He was born Wednesday, March 29, 1933, to William and Margie (Meadows) Eubanks, who preceded him in death. He married Rebecca Spence in St. Louis, in 1956. She preceded him in death in 2009...

Eugene “Gene” James Eubanks, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at PBRMC in Poplar Bluff.

He was born Wednesday, March 29, 1933, to William and Margie (Meadows) Eubanks, who preceded him in death.

He married Rebecca Spence in St. Louis, in 1956. She preceded him in death in 2009.

Gene was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff and worked as a telephone company repairman. He enjoyed softball, golf, and bowling, where he once bowled a 300.

Gene is survived by three sons: Jamie (Helena) and Kenny (Marla) Eubanks, all of Poplar Bluff, and Todd (April) Eubanks of Williamsville; and one daughter: Marjorie (Larry) Crites of Festus. He leaves behind eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff include a graveside service at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at City Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Section. Rev. Michael Burk will be conducting the service.

Condolences may be shared at http://www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Facebook page.

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