Charles E. " Gene " Hawhee Obituary (1947 - 2024)

Charles E. "Gene" Hawhee, age 76, of Anderson, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson.He was born in Evansville, IN on August 9, 1947, to the late Charles and Charlotte (Toothman) Hawhee.On March 20, 2004, he married Lori (Davis) Hawhee and they shared 19 beautiful years of marriage together. Gene graduated from Pendleton High School class of 1965. He proudly served his country with the Company D (Ranger) 151st Airborne Infantry in Vietnam. He began working at the age of 8 passing papers and bagged groceries in high school. He retired from Delco Remy/ Delphi after 30 plus years of service. He continued working for another 15 years in logistics and retail. He enjoyed cooking big family meals, fishing for white bass, hunting with his brothers, traveling, and most of all he loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Gene is survived by his wife, Lori Hawhee of Anderson, IN; step daughter, Emily (Emby Duncan) Ashton of Frankton, IN; step son, Isaac Ashton of Olympia, WA; granddaughter, Ruby Duncan and grandsons, Emby and Brady Duncan; brothers, Don (Vickie) Hawhee of Wichita Falls, TX, Dean (Judi) Hawhee of New Castle, IN and Mike (Suzi Green) Hawhee of Muncie, IN, special friend Billy Grinstead; and several nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hawhee and mother, Charlotte Hawhee. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home, 305 Sigler St., Frankton, IN. Funeral service celebrating Gene's life will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home, with Rev. John Hackney officiating. Burial will follow in the K of P and IOOF Cemetery in Frankton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Operation Love in Anderson, IN. Gene's family would like to recognize and thank the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and supporting staff at Community Hospital's ICU for their incredible skill and compassion. Our family is deeply appreciative of all you did for Gene and for us. Online condolences can be shared at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com