Gene Epps Jr., 86, of Eagle Lake, passed away June 12, 2024, in Boerne, Texas. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Kingstree, South Carolina, to the late Harold Eugene Epps Sr. and Mary Amanda Phillips Epps.

Gene was raised in South Carolina and graduated from Murray Vocational High School and joined the United States Navy. He served honorably, earning his discharge in 1962.

Gene married Norma Vandiford in 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina. She preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 2017. Gene was a plant manager in the sand and gravel business for many years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Gene is survived by one son, Wesley (Alicia) Epps of Boerne; one daughter, Angela Epps of Kyle, Texas; four grandchildren, Kayla Gould and Phillip, Paul and Hallie Epps; and three great grandchildren, Naomi and twins Max and Ayla Epps.

He is also survived by one brother, Robert Epps, of Summerville, South Carolina.