Eugene Womack, 85 of Centralia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to Gene's Life Celebration 10:00 AM Friday, October 30, 2026, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia, with burial to follow in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Mineola, MO.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the funeral home.
Gene was born on October 18, 1941, in Mexico the son of Orbie and Etta Mae (Elzea) Womack.
Gene served his country in the United States Navy from 1959-1962 under the Kiddie Cruise Program allowing him to enlist at 17.
After returning home from the service, Gene married Paula Windsor on December 24, 1963, and she survives.
Along with his wife Paula, Gene is survived by his children, Sherry Moore (Jason), Christy Curtis (JT), Steve Womack (April), Michelle Dollens (Brian); grandchildren, Myra Cook (Dusty), Ryan Lunsford (Haylee), Justin Moore (Savannah), Casey White (Gabe), Stacy Lunsford-Palmer, Dakota Moore (Kelly), Emily Myers (Ryan), Dax Dollens (Madi), Caleb Moore(Bailey), Dixon Dollens, Lynsie Cuppett (Chase); 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Jesse Womack(Mary Ann), Ron Womack (Judy); sister-in-law, Janet Womack.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Lee Womack.
He owned and operated Womack’s Garage for several years then went to farming full time. Gene loved farming and gardening, some would even say he was a supervisor of all things with the garden. Gene was very particular about his tractors, making sure they were taken great care of, even waxing them at least once a year. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and being outdoors. His great love in life was his family; he truly cherished his time spent with them.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Mineola or the Mt. Horeb Historical Society and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.
