Jacob Gene Stevens, 91, of Blacksburg, died peacefully Friday, July 12, 2024.
Gene was born May 7, 1933, in Marion, Ohio to the late Howard and LeOpal Stevens. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Joan Stevens and his son, John Scott Stevens. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Todd Stevens, of Blacksburg; sisters Pansy Barrett and Vera Hayes; many nieces and nephews; and beloved puppy dogs Dawn and Darcy.
Gene grew up in Marion, Ohio. He was a barber in the family barber shop in the 1950’s and served as a barber in the US Army. He continued his barber career in Marion after his discharge. Gene also worked for Whirlpool Corporation in Marion, Ohio for over 30 years.
Gene was an active member of First United Church of Christ, in Marion, Ohio. He enjoyed donating to a broad variety of charities and was especially fond of animal rescues and dogs. He was a dedicated father and husband who enjoyed gardening, playing Euchre with friends, shooting pool, and traveling with his wife to vacation with their sons.
The family would like to give special thanks and recognition to friends who cared for Gene throughout his final years and days, caregivers Karen Bartnick and Trish McLawhorn and his phenomenal physical therapist Amy Sartoris-Kietrys, who even got him to dance.
Visitation was held Thursday, July 18 at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr SW, Blacksburg. There were also visiting hours Monday, July 22 at Boyd Funeral Home at 122 West Columbia St, Marion, Ohio. A funeral service followed at the funeral home. An interment followed the funeral service at Grand Prairie Cemetery, 4964 Brush Ridge Dr N, Marion, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Montgomery County Virginia Animal Care & Adoption Center, 480 Cinnabar Rd, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073.
