Eugene D. "Gene" Combs, 89, of Augusta, WV passed away on Monday May 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice.

Born on May 1, 1932 in Ruckman, WV, he was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Cora Belle Hott Combs.

Gene worked as a mechanic for the WV Dept. of Highways and for the Hampshire County School Bus Garage. He loved to hunt and spend time with his family.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita H. Kessel Combs on April 13, 2019, a daughter, Cheryl Lucas, a brother Clarence Ray Combs and a sister, Ellen L. Smith, and two granddaughters, Beth Combs and Alexia Fout.

Surviving is a son, Den Combs of Kirby, two brothers, Don Combs and Richard Combs, both of Augusta, six grandchildren, Stacey (Don) Jodi, Jeremy, Den III, Hannah and Sarah, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held on Friday May 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Augusta with Pastor John Vetter officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, Romney, WV.

The family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.