Wilford Eugene Fuqua

Gene Fuqua, 76, Lapel, passed away Wednesday May 21, 2003, at Community Hospital in Anderson after a sudden illness. He was born on March 8, 1927, in New Castle, IN to Clifford and Chloe Fuqua. He was a WWII Navy veteran and he retired in 1989 from Brockway Glass after 37 years of employment. He was also employed by Brookside Cemetery for 29 years. He was a member of the Anderson Eagles and the Oak Street Euchre Club. He enjoyed antique tractor shows and collected toy tractors. He also enjoyed playing the organ and began taking lessons at age 72. He is survived by two children, Carol Fuqua of Marion, and David (wife, Cathy) Fuqua of Noblesville; four grandchildren, Zach Fuqua, Stephanie Rushton, Libby Rushton, and Nathan Rushton; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul (wife, Maxine) Fuqua of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vera Louise "Sally" (Castetter) Fuqua in 1996; his parents; and two brothers; John Fuqua and Rex Fuqua. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. David Rushton officiating. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery in Lapel. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel.

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